General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an Onsite Mechanical Engineer to join our Niceville team.
We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.
If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems | Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process | Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems | Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency | May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions
Ideal candidate will have experience and capability in the following areas:
Mechanical design using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)Structural and thermal analysis using both classical (i.e. hand calculation) methods as well as software tools (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation preferred)Finite Element Analysis including static, transient, linear, and non-linear methodsTolerance stack-up analysisGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing IAW ASME Y14.5MMaterial selection, to include experience with coating/plating selection for metallic componentsTechnical Data Package review and drawing creationRisk management methodologyTechnical document generation, to include test plans, test reports, analysis reports, slide presentations, and similarStrong presentation and communication skillsExperience in ordnance test methodology a definite plus, to include as many of the following as possible: flash x-ray radiography, JTCG/ME JMEM fragmentation arena testing, blast test setup and execution, high-speed digital video collection and processing, full fragment recovery testing, STANAG-compliant insensitive munitions testing (fragment impact, bullet impact, slow cook-off, fast cook-off, shaped charge jet impact, sympathetic reaction), as well as demonstrated experience generating new and novel test approaches and fixtures to gather required data. Major Position Responsibilities Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports. Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications. Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew. Basic Qualifications
Required Education: Associate's Degree and 3-5 years in a relevant function
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering related degree required
Oral and written communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Applied mechanics. Design engineering. Design optimization. Design review. Mechanical engineering. Prototyping. Requirements engineering/analysis. CAD software. Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software. As well as be Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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