Mechanical Engineer

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Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Position Overview:

Design West Technologies (DWT) is a small business, non-traditional aerospace and defense contractor that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing critical capabilities in support of defense requirements. DWT is vertically integrated from research and development (R&D) to final assembly and testing offering a unique combination of electrical, chemical, and mechanical product development for weapons and countering weapons of mass destruction systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our DWT Research team located in Tustin, California. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in new product development. The successful candidate will report to the R&D Director of our DWT Research division and be responsible for creating and validating mechanical designs, to support business operations and customer activities.

Key Job Duties:

• After onboarding period, lead assigned programs for our customers and on time deliverables
• Understand program contractual requirements and milestone schedules.
• Be responsible for high quality, on time deliverables for two R&D projects.
• Develop and assess conceptual designs, develop Technical Data Package (TDP), actively participate in prototyping, and testing to verify performance requirements and develop customer deliverables.
• Participate, lead, and contribute to technology conceptualization, development, manufacturing, and validation
• Understand, interpret, and actively use GD&T.
• Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Develop and execute Design Verification 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.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary R&D team and other departments as production, quality, procurement and shipping as required.
• Support component and assembly builds from initial prototype through full production launch.

Experience/Skills Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably aerospace/automotive/ defense industries, graduate experience counted towards engineering experience.
• Experience launching new models / products through certification and into production.
• Advanced and recent SolidWorks knowledge.
• SolidWorks Simulation and Ansys experience (FEA, CFD).
• Experience in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Hands-on experience with testing (from test setup and calibration to writing test procedure and test report) strongly .
• Experience in working with Electrical Engineering team .
• 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.
• Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks is strongly desired.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Travel Percentage Required: 0-25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Clearance Required? No
• Clearance Level: Not required

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar required. Advanced technical degree .

Benefits:

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.

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