Chipton-Ross - Mechanical Design Engineer 3

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: 214410 - Mechanical Design Engineer 3
Industry: ENG
Region: CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City: Woodland Hills
State: CA
Rate: Up to $66.57 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Woodland Hills, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with five or more years applicable experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience.
o Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
o Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
o Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
o Experience mentoring junior level engineers.
o Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of model-based engineering and agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Based in our Woodland Hills, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Responsibilities:
o Mechanical design engineering and lead mechanical engineer responsibilities for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines.
o Creation of innovative designs with high producibility at minimum unit cost.
o Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities.
o Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and Mission Assurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software.
o Expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
o Familiarity with ASME and MIL standards.
o Basic understanding of stress principles and component sizing.
o Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems.
o Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment.
o Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
o Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
o Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 9/80 workweek. 100% on-site.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Melody Mullins
mmullins@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
6926 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406

Phone: (843) 554-5800 x186 or (800) 927-9318 x186

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.