What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Mechanical Engineer position at Acro Service Corp?
Job Title: Eng-Prin.-Mech
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Location Minneapolis MN
Pay Rate: $75/hr on W2
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Job Responsibilities
Researches, plans, analyzes, designs, and develops mechanical products such as ammunition handling systems, structures, gun systems, missile launchers, mechanisms, and other devices. Performs technical analysis, testing, and evaluation of moderately complex engineering problems using specialized equipment and computer programs. Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements. Develops and writes technical documentation, makes revisions to existing documentation, and provides input to technical papers or presentations. May deliver technical presentations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Applies advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in area of specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems. Provides technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel. Conceptualizes, creates, and analyzes designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements. Researches, writes, and presents technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community. Initiates and maintains external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies. Performs technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations. Prepares, presents, and defends project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participates in formal technical reviews. Prepares technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advises senior management on new developments and programs. May direct the work of less senior technical personnel. Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies. Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Skills Required
Ability to solve complex technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge. • Strong mechanical/structural design skills. Capable of looking at a design & determining potential failure areas for given load conditions. • Strong analytical skills and preferably ability to perform basic FEA. • Capable of developing concepts and performing trade studies to support the decision process • Knowledge of common engineering material properties and limitations. • Strong knowledge of part fabrication and assembly processes during the design to address producibility & minimize costs. • Proficient in the use of CREO or similar package to create part models, assemblies & drawings. • Capable of checking drawings, performing tolerance studies and solid understanding of GD&T. • Good communication skills. Capable of creating and delivering messages in a concise manner.
Skills Preferred
Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
Experience Required
6 years relevant experience; or a M.S. degree and 4 years experience; or a Ph.D. and 2 years experience.
Experience Preferred
Previous experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry.
Education Required
Education Requirements: B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Salary : $70 - $75
