Mechanical Engineer/Designer

Located in Springfield, VA

This position is responsible for the design and development of electro-mechanical equipment. Potential hire will be working directly with the design team and manufacturing vendor. Candidate will design, troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve challenges related to product development. This includes root cause analysis, working with suppliers and in-house support personnel, and design improvements from concept to production. Candidate will also be responsible for maintaining, updating drawings and Bills of Material and offer test support.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design systems and integrate the multiple systems using SolidWorks from initial concept stage through production launch.
• Generate and provide analysis of FEA studies in Solidworks.
• Generate and analyze drawings from parts/assemblies IAW ASME 14.100 and MIL- STD-31000.
• Assist in production problem solving by interfacing with the manufacturing team to find creative solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and represent the company with customers and suppliers.

Required Education/Experience:

• Education: 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree with 5 years of hands-on experience. OR
• Education: 2-year technical college degree/military experience with 10 years of mechanical and design/drawing experience.

Technical Skills:

• Experience designing mechanical systems and power generation and distribution systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), problem solving, technical documentation/communication.
• SolidWorks and 2D CAD and mechanical design experience are mandatory for this position everything else is negotiable.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving abilities.
• Must be eligible to receive US security clearance (Note: Must be US citizen to qualify for clearance.)
• Must be have ability and some flexibility to travel.

Salary:

• Based on education and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO

PD Power Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

PD Power Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Power Systems are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.