What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at ThinKom Solutions?
Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary:
This position is focused on the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of stationary and mobile antenna systems and related equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Works as part of an integrated product team under the direction of a lead Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager
Provide effective design support during the conceptual and detailed design phases of a product development program
Perform hands-on design and analysis
Prepare and present design and analysis material during internal and customer design reviews
Prepare detailed product manufacturing documentation such as test procedures and assembly instructions
Support component and antenna system level environmental testing
Interface with ThinKom production personnel and outside suppliers during the manufacturing phase of programs
Support business development activities by providing input for proposals
Skills and/or Experience Needed:
BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
2+ years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and product design and development desired, but not mandatory
Knowledge in the areas of materials, structural and thermal analysis, dynamics, vibration and mechanical shock, heat transfer, and finite element analysis
Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques such as machining, sheet metal, and forming, along with some experience with injection molded plastics and cast metal part design preferred, but not mandatory
Solid model design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and detailed drawing experience, preferably using Creo or similar CAD software
Technically proficient in MS Office products
Other Abilities:
Must have excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written form
Interpersonal skills to effectively work with ThinKompersonnel as well as suppliers and customers
Ability to effectively present information in team meetingsand design reviews
Additional Requirements:
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance
Follow ThinKom corporate policeis and design procedures
Physical Demands:
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
This position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data
This position may be subject to interruptions that may cause a change in immediate priorities and/or work focus
While performing duties of this position, employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, and/or bend
May occasionally lift and/or move files or boxes up to 50pounds
May be subjected to occasional irregular or extended workhours.
May be required to sit for extedned lengths of time
Must be able to work in an environment that maybe subject to occasional loud noises, hazardous materials, chemicals and electromagnetic energy
ThinKom offer generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401k Matching (4%), PTO, paid Holidays and Bonus Plan.
ThinKom Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
ThinKom Solutions is a Drug and Alcohol free working environment with a zero-tolerance policy.