**Senior Mechanical Engineer** **$62.74/hour** *9/80 work schedule* Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a senior mechanical engineer on a DoD contract with our customer in San Jose, CA. This is a contract assignment that should last approximately one year and could be extended. **Duties & Responsibilities:** + Provides Engineering Production Support (EPS) for transition of new design to production and resolves issues encountered in the build process + Generates new designs to help meet requirements and meet cost and schedule constraints + Designs efficient interface components for integration of new products + Investigates root-cause analysis of design issues arising during production and develops the associated change documentation to resolve design issue + Works closely with a team of design engineers and other specialty engineers to resolve design issues that span such areas as structures, ballistics, mechanical, and logistics + Prepares presentations and variance documentation in response to production issues to support vehicle sales + Perform Trade Studies or Tolerance Stack Analyses in design or investigation support + Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements + Create and edit CAD models in PTC Creo and ensure systems are designed for producibility + Design and analyze welded and bolted joints + Conduct root cause and impact analysis when issues arise to determine the optimal solution given cost, schedule and priority constraints while factoring in feedback from all key stakeholders + Use finite element analysis tools and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) + Provide input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets and ensure tasks meet cost, quality, schedule and performance requirements + Prepare and deliver technical reports, papers, and presentations + Troubleshoot and diagnose testing issues with components, document test issues, and maintain an organized data log + Work with suppliers to facilitate cost and quality improvements + Acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering disciplines, industry practices, trends and applications **Required:** + B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline (typically mechanical or aerospace engineering) plus four (4) years’ relevant experience; **_OR_** a master’s degree and two (2) years relevant experience + Must be organized and have excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to perform technical presentations + Must be a self-starter that takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion + Good engineering analytical skills with experience doing root-cause-corrective-action + Knowledge of finite element analysis tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) + Experience designing, analyzing, and integrating state of the art technology onto combat vehicles + Experience with solid models and mechanical designs using CAD systems, preferable PTC Pro-E or Creo or SolidWorks **Preferred:** + Experience with tolerance analysis, trade studies, FEA Analysis + Experience with engineering structures design, prototyping, production and test environments with relevant ground vehicle applications in the defense environment + Experience communicating with internal and external customers + Experience with military standards and good manufacturing practices + Extensive knowledge/experience with drawings, models, and GD&T standards and application _As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit_ _https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits_ _for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community._ **What happens next:** Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless. \#government As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Government Solutions? 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Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.