Specialist Mechanical Engineering

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross in Anaheim, CA seeks a Specialist Mechanical Engineer for a contract role focused on mechanical design and documentation for defense power conversion systems.

Responsibilities include 3D CAD modeling, ASME Y14-compliant drawings, tolerance analyses, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams; travel up to 15% is required for site support and reviews.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with major 3D CAD programs (Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Experience generating, reviewing, and controlling engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, procedures, ECRs/ECOs).
• Creating drawings compliant with ASME Y14 standards (GD&T, tolerancing).
• Independently work and collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Support design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical/electromechanical components for defense power conversion systems.
• 3D CAD modeling using major tools; develop and maintain drawings and specs per ASME Y14.
• Resolve manufacturability and hardware build issues to aid fabrication.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional teamwork.
• Work hands-on with mechanical hardware in Navy high-power environments.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems & Test, Electrical, Software, and Program Management.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Documentation control

ASME Y14 compliance

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Design reviews mentoring

Secret clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Specialist Mechanical Engineering for a contract opportunity in Anaheim, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Proficiency with any major 3D CAD program (Inventor, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to generate, review, and control engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, procedures, ECRs/ECOs).
• Demonstrated experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME Y14 standards (GD&T, drawing practices, tolerancing).
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to support design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret clearance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Specialist Mechanical Engineer temp supports the design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical and electromechanical components used in defense power conversion systems. This role requires strong mechanical design capability, with specific emphasis on 3D CAD modeling, engineering documentation, and creating mechanical drawings compliant with ASME Y14 standards. The engineer works crossfunctionally with production, systems & test, electrical, and project engineering to ensure mechanical designs satisfy program requirements for missioncritical systems.

• Perform mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling using major CAD tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, engineering documentation, tolerance analyses, and specifications in accordance with ASME Y14 standards.
• Support production by resolving manufacturability, assembly, and hardware build issues, ensuring designs are efficient to fabricate and assemble.
• Participate in design reviews and provide
• Work hands‑on with mechanical hardware in Navy highpower environments.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems & Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Project Engineering, Chief Engineers, and Program Management.
• Travel up to 15%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Familiarity with Navy/military specifications
• Experience with highpower or highvoltage electromechanical systems
• Experience with qualification and functional testing of Navy/military systems
• Experience with PLM systems (Oracle Agile or Siemens Teamcenter preferred)
• Experience with material/finish selection for ruggedized or military systems
• Experience with Structural FEA (static & dynamic), using Ansys or equivalent
• Experience with Thermal analysis, using Ansys or equivalent
• Experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing (FDM/FFF, PBF, DED, Binder Jet)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

WORK HOURS:

• 9/80

ADDITIONAL:

• Candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.