at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc in Marion, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Sr Mechanical Engineer
Job Locations
US-IL-Marion
Requisition ID
2024-31426
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Engineering
Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Mechanical Engineer to join our Marion, IL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS Marion offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.
Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems | Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process | Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems | Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency | May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions
Major Position Responsibilities
Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field required
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a relevant function
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Applied mechanics.
Design engineering.
Design optimization.
Design review.
Mechanical engineering.
Prototyping.
Requirements engineering/analysis.
CAD software.
Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
GD-OTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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