Mechanical Engineer - FEC AWE

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

Support Fairbanks Morse Defense engineering groups, with mechanical and electrical design. This includes and is not limited to components, assemblies, support structures and one-off customer specific systems integration across all product lines. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical layouts, assemblies and detail sketches as directed by stakeholder request (ECR, Other).
• Develop accurate design models using 2D and 3D design tools for interfacing with finite element analysis software, manufacturing process programming, and production drawing releases. (Pack & Go, sectioned assemblies, etc.)
• Analyze form, fit and function for the design change to ensure accurate execution.
• Provide component and material selections in-line with appropriate standards (ASME, SAE, MIL, other).
• Produce accurate and complete Engineering Change Order implementations (BOM, Item Master, ECO process, other).

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Associates degree in mechanical design engineering or equivalent experience. BSMET preferred
• Minimum of three year’s experience in a mechanical designer role, Five plus years preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work from marked prints, written directions and minimal verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5M GD&T dimensioning & tolerances and stack-up
• Experience with 3D modeling design tools and 2D drafting software, Autodesk Inventor, Vault and AutoCAD preferred. 
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience in heavy steel fabrication methods, weldment and machining drawings, AWS symbols and material allowances preferred
• Experience with conceptual solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

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