Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer to apply mechanical engineering principles in the design, development, and production of product lines. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

The role requires strong CAD software skills and the ability to lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and optimize designs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least four years of engineering experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience, or 2+ years with a graduate degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineer on various programs ensuring designs meet specifications.
• Generate and modify engineering drawings and data packages.
• Collaborate to conduct finite element analysis on new designs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD software (Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX)

GD&T application and interpretation

Dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis

Design for manufacturability (DFMA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Finite Element Analysis tools

Job description

Job Title

Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Code

40579

Job Location

Cincinnati, OH

Schedule

4/10 - Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

Applies mechanical engineering principles to support, and maintain, L3Harris FOS product lines during design, development, and production. This role supports design, development, and testing of new products; interacting with a multidisciplinary design team and working within established design guidelines to ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications. In addition, this role supports production of existing products, working with manufacturing and quality to troubleshoot issues, document changes, and adhere to AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead mechanical engineer on various programs holding the responsibility for ensuring the designs and product performance meet customer specifications.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to generate new designs, or modify existing designs, in accordance with company design guidelines and procedures.
• Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and technical data packages.
• Generate, modify, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, compliance matrices, etc. in accordance with industry, company, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering analysts to conduct finite element analysis on new designs showing compliance to internal guidelines, DoD requirements and customers' specifications.
• Participate in failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns.
• Prepare materials for internal and customer design reviews, and effectively present material to design review teams.
• Devise design verification test sequences to demonstrate compliance with specified performance environments (temperature, vibration, shock, acceleration, etc). Prepare associated test plans, and test reports.
• Participate in efforts to drive process improvements which increase efficiency and lower cost.
• Support active production, which includes but is not limited to test fixture and tooling designs, product trouble shooting, document and drawing updates, process control improvements, and product design improvements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that is cooperative and supportive of customers, co-workers and managers.
• Ability & willingness to be adaptable and accept feedback as part of the design review process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or other related Engineering field and a minimum 4 years of prior relevant work experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant work. In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of prior related experience.
• Professional experience with CAD software such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX etc.
• Professional experience with GD&T application and interpretation.
• Professional experience with dimensional stack-up/tolerance analysis.
• Professional experience with manufacturing methods and design for manufacturability (DFMA).

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proficient knowledge of physics, engineering mechanics, fatigue, and mechanics of materials.
• Proficient knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Proficient knowledge of dynamics and vibration (time and frequency domains).
• Knowledgeable in DoD and MIL standards/specifications or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Knowledgeable in engineering materials and 3D printing.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis tools and methods.
• Knowledgeable in statistical analysis.
• Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.