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Design West Technologies, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer (Contract to Hire)

Tustin, CA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their DWT Research team in Tustin, California, responsible for creating and validating mechanical designs to support business operations and customer activities.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess Technical Data Package (TDP) to formulate design, validation and production strategy

Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs)

Lead change control, technical issue resolution and program Engineering deliverables for sub- components and final assemblies

Lead Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses

Coordinate, support and/or create 2D/3D designs in SolidWorks to package sub-components into the overall system assemblies, to support internal production and outsourcing activities

Develop and execute Design Verification Plan (DVP), including reviewing government validation requirement, creating test procedures, planning test equipment calibration and fixtures, perform internal engineering testing and write up formal test report as needed. Maintain and release final testing report (DVP&R)

Support component and assembly builds from initial prototype through full production launch

Track engineering issues to support regularly occurring open concerns/issues reviews

Provide summary snapshots of program imperatives (part timing, part maturity, release status, validation status, etc.)

Qualification

SolidWorksDFMEAMechanical DesignFinite Element AnalysisEngineering Risk ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeamwork

Required

Min. of 5 yrs of engineering exp., preferably aerospace/automotive/ defense industries

Experience launching new models / products through certification and into production

Advanced and recent hands-on CAD knowledge; SolidWorks strongly preferred

Experience in engineering risk management tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA

Strong foundation of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals

Technical background with understanding of military product developments, including military standards and specifications (MIL, etc.). Familiarity with DoD technical review process

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Must have or possess the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required

Preferred

Hands-on experience with testing (from test setup and calibration to writing test procedure and test report) strongly preferred

Experience in working with and designing electrical content like wiring harnesses, PCBA is strongly desired

Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks is strongly desired

Advanced technical degree preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Exciting and challenging work in a dynamic industry with opportunities for growth and advancement

Company

Design West Technologies, Inc.

Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis.

Founded in 1994

Tustin, California, USA

51-200 employees