Lead Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical subsystems, including welded steel structures, pressure vessels, piping systems, simple and complex mechanisms, rotating equipment, and process equipment (pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, and cooling water).
• Work collaboratively with Designers to prepare drawings and bills of material for internal release or work with sub-contracts to construct a procurement specification when components are outsourced.
• Perform FEA analysis and calculations for substantiation of mechanical subsystems to assure compliance with self-derived and customer requirements.
• Document and present work in accordance with quality and customer requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, design verification & validation plans. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews.
• Provide guidance to fabrication, procurement, assembly and installation teams. Assist with vendor selection, subcontractor quality assurance, site surveys, equipment installation and commissioning.
• Effectively time manage and communicate resource usage to ensure projects stay within schedule and on budget. Coordinate with Project Manager, Chief Engineer, and other disciplines to ensure cohesiveness.
• Assist in developing proposals for future work. Develop concepts, cost estimates, and proposal write-ups in cooperation with the Marketing department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of practical work experience in design engineering, systems engineering, or similar roles with large industrial equipment or facilities.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (required). SolidWorks experience (preferred).
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (required). ANSYS experience (preferred).
• Design & analysis experience of welded steel structures.
• Experience designing and analyzing fluid packages or process equipment, including valves, filters, pumps, and instrumentation for pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel, and cooling water systems.
• General knowledge of fabrication methods including forming, welding, machining, and additive manufacturing.
• Experience designing and analyzing pressure vessels and piping systems in accordance with applicable codes (e.g., ASME BPVC, B31.3, PED).
• Experience with high-temperature environments (>2000°F / >1365K), including transient heat transfer analysis, cooling methods, high-temperature materials (superalloys, ceramics), and thermal barrier coatings.
• Prior wind tunnel or other aerospace design experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as FMEA, Safety Risk Assessments, and HAZOP analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Basic understanding of subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic aerodynamics.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Travel typically is less than 10%.