What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Bowhead?
Overview
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (AT):
The Mechanical Engineer position is responsible for supporting manufacturing projects. This position combines hands-on technical work and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with engineering drawings and quality assurance techniques, organizational skills, in depth experience with precision machining operations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is 100% on site in Indian Head, MD.
Responsibilities
- Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems
- Perform in all phases of hardware design, development, integration/implementation, and analysis
- Plan and conduct engineering feasibility studies for the design improvement modifications and implementation of advanced technologies
- Develop standards and guidelines for tasks being performed
- Interface with government personnel
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.
- Proven ability to independently drive tasks and projects from concept to production.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks)
- Experience with engineering drawings including GD&T, and design for manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrated experience developing, testing, and producing components and systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
- Technical writing skills, with experience authoring test plans, procedures, and detailed technical reports.
- Familiarity with researching and applying relevant military and commercial specifications and standards (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM, ISO)
- Conceptual and/or practical experience with finite element analysis (FEA) methods to support mechanical design and evaluation
- In the office up to 5 days per week as required with option for situational telework.
Physical Demand:
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- Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
- Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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