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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gichner Systems Group, Inc.
Dallastown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Reference #: 85347-365748

General Job Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer works autonomously in determining and implementing mechanical designs that meet cost and schedule objectives and customer requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Designs shelters and mechanical modifications such as rack installations, ECU installations, entry panel installations and miscellaneous ancillary items.

Attends ijob kick-off meetings and participates in design reviews with customers.

Reviews customer requirements including customer specifications, Statements of Work, and interface drawings to ensure compliance with contract.

Prepares and updates task lists.

Tracks schedules and budgets on assigned programs.

Issues long lead material.

Provides technical input to CAD design team on various tasks.

Reviews and approves drawings.

Interfaces with other departments to resolve questions and technical issues.

Creates technical proposals, technical materials, and procurement specifications.

Supports the Sales department in proposal development and engineering estimates.

Reviews vendor/shop drawings, quotes, and proposals.

Resolves vendor issues and dispositions defective material. Creates Cost Schedule Impact Logs (CSILis) for added scope.

Submits Engineering Change Proposals (ECPis).

Interfaces with customers and contracts to resolve customer related issues.

Contributes to product improvement, new products, and product standardization.

Mentors Associate Mechanical Design Engineers and Mechanical Design Engineers.

Other Job Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Keyword: DoD

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Education And Experience

BSME/BSMET degree in technical field.

6 years professional engineering experience.

Experience with Auto-Cad; 3-D Modeling Software, etc.

Defense/DoD-engineering background preferable.

Work Enviroment / Physical Requirements

Office environment.

Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

From: Kratos Defense

Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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