Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Engineering

Leonardo DRS; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in High Ridge, MO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead HVAC&R product development for commercial and defense markets, including heat exchangers and air handling systems. You will drive new product development, support legacy lines, and create documentation for testing and production.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of project leadership in mechanical equipment design. Proficiency with Creo/AutoCAD and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering projects, especially new product development (NPD) or R&D.
• Experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies and components, including machined and sheet metal parts.
• Ability to write and create technical documentation.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for development and support of HVAC&R equipment and heat exchangers.
• Manage engineering scope, budget, schedule, and communications with customers.
• Evaluate design approaches to meet production requirements and investigate solutions.
• Design and size components, perform performance predictions, and support testing and qualification.
• Develop engineering drawings and BOMs for fabrication and prototyping.

Skills

Mechanical project leadership

HVAC/R know-how

Thermal and fluid design

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC CREO

AutoCAD Mechanical 2D

MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Location: High Ridge, MO, US, 63049

Job ID:115135

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Company Overview

DRS Marlo Coilmanufactures durable heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment serving industrial, commercial, utility, and marine sectors. Our custom‑engineered heat transfer solutions are designed to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for both process applications and building comfort. Our equipment is proudly installed on most U.S. Navy surface combatant ships and submarines. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is strategically positioned for substantial growth in the Industrial and Commercial markets.
For more information on Leonardo DRS, visit www.leonardodrs.com , and for details on our Commercial/Industrial operations, see www.marlocoil.com .

Job Summary

Mechanical Engineer position responsible for leading projects and developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems. This position will be responsible for leading development of new products, supporting legacy products; sizing and selecting components; supporting strategic initiatives; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading projects for the development and support of mechanical equipment, especially air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems including heat exchangers
• Engineering project management supporting schedule development, cost, project resources and communication with internal/external customers
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or services. Investigate solutions to product or process problems
• Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance predictions. May include Mechanical Analysis, Aerodynamics/Fluids, Thermal, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Packaging, or others
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services. Participate in supplier scouting, evaluation and engagement activities in support of new projects
• On‑time project execution by collaborating with engineering service firms and managing on‑site or remote contingent resources effectively
• Support development of product designs, manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes
• Review customer specifications and requirements in support of bids and proposals and develop compliant designs for product development
• Development of technical documentation, manuals, and procedures
• Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems or subsystems

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Responsible for completion of projects on time, within budget and following design specifications
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for status of project assignments
• Work with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications
• Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting progress and status
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• At least 5 years of experience leading engineering projects especially new product development (NPD) or research & development (R&D) projects and providing status updates regarding technical progress, budgets, and schedule
• Engineering or design experience with mechanical equipment, assemblies and components including machined components, welded structures and sheet metal parts
• Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation
• Competent using MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling and refrigeration) equipment and suppliers.
• Experience designing and drafting with PTC CREO, AutoCAD Mechanical 2D or similar CAD/PLM platforms
• Basic experience creating drawings (drafting) following ASME Y14.100 and associated documentation such as bill of materials
• Understanding of ASHRAE test requirements and certification of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Air Handling systems
• Experience with refrigeration systems, turbomachinery equipment including induction motors, and metal additive manufacturing
• Experience conducting product design/technology reviews with customers and capturing product needs
• Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.