Designer

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Summary

Assist the product engineering group, mechanical systems and electrical engineers in the design of, but not limited to; components, assemblies, engine and generator support structures, and piping arrangements across all engine product lines. Also supports non-engine related product drafting for component insourcing.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical layouts, assemblies and detail sketches as directed by product engineers and designers.
• Develop accurate design models using 2D and 3D design tools for interfacing with finite element analysis software, manufacturing process programming, and production drawing releases.
• Analyze for form, fit and function for the design of interchangeable parts.
• Provide basic material selections and Bill of Material structure.
• Participate in Engineering Change Order implementations.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree in Mechanical Design Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent professional experience of one to five years of in a mechanical designer role.
• Ability to work from marked prints, written directions and minimal verbal instructions.

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M GD&T dimensioning & tolerances.
• 2D and 3D CAD proficiency required (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and PMD preferred).
• Experience in piping systems, heavy weldments, and AWS drafting symbols preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, Oracle software experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled