Mechanical Engineer
KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management and solutions company specializing in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense and other critical national security programs. KMS has been recognized as a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces award and has earned multiple regional Top Workplaces and Culture Excellence Awards for compensation, innovation, leadership, purpose, values, and work-life flexibility.
About the role
KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Industrial Services Enterprise (ISE) machine shop team at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi-disciplinary team collaborates with system program managers, system engineers, and test engineers to support design efforts.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on engineering and technical assembly support in an industrial machine shop environment.
- Work with customers to review, quote, procure, and schedule the manufacturing of components.
- Review drawings to ensure designs can be machined and assembled, proper materials are selected, and current/required standards are followed.
- Support technicians in selecting materials, interpreting drawings, and adjusting plans while machining parts.
- Inspect completed parts to ensure compliance with drawings and support installation and assembly.
- Operate basic machining and hand tools, including drills, band saws, grinders, sanders, impact drivers, and torque wrenches.
- Support design and drawing efforts using computer-aided design software.
- Perform occasional hands-on assembly of parts and project components to ensure successful completion of deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field.
- Two (2) years of mechanical engineering support experience.
- Capable of effectively working and problem-solving in both independent and team environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
- Proficient in computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret DoD clearance.
- Five (5) years of mechanical engineering support experience.
- Experience supporting a machine shop or similar industrial area.
Work Environment
This job operates in an industrial lab environment, routinely requiring the use of manual hand tools, power hand tools, basic machining tools, and specialized mechanical test equipment.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to talk or hear; excellent listening skills are essential.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in support of machine work and equipment operation.
Schedule
The typical workday is eight hours in length, with some flexibility allowed (with supervisor concurrence). Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during core work hours and account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.
Travel
Ability to travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and potential to travel outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Travel up to 10% may be required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, military leave, and bereavement leave.
- 401k / retirement savings plan.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral bonuses and discretionary annual bonus.