Sr. Mechanical Engineer  

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND CONTACT INFO ASAP TO: careers@forest-designs.com AND REFERENCE JOB CODE SYS.

General Position Summary: 

Systems Engineer for large-scale security systems that integrate multiple sensors (video, radar, etc.) into a comprehensive Command & Control-centric security system.  System integrates high-speed data networking, redundant computer systems, multi-technology sensor suites, mobile information systems, and customer-specific CONOPS to deliver turnkey security solutions. 

Major Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Supports engineering in design, build, and test of mechanical housings, fixtures and assemblies
• Produce thermal and structural studies to determine feasibility of concepts and evaluation of boundary conditions
• Support reliability and quality organizations with reliability and availability analyses
• Perform tolerance analysis in electronics housing assemblies
• Assist in debugging new product prototypes
• Assist in turning new products from prototypes into pilot-runs
• Work with management to evaluate cost improvement projects, manufacturing techniques, and automation and outsourcing opportunities
• Maintain proper documentation of mechanical designs
• Assist supply chain management with vendor audits and selections
• Evaluate, debug, and implement solutions to manufacturing issues
• Support prototype and direct production launch activities
• Work with outside vendors for the manufacture of mechanical housings

Accountabilities: (key roles and responsibilities for this position)

• Develop/ update requirements and architecture, build interfaces and project performance analyses for advanced, large-scale security systems.

• Analyze functional requirements and generate Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) and System Segment Specifications (SSS)

• Develop/ update Interface Control Drawings (ICDs), Specification Control Drawings, (SCDs), and specify COTS product requirements.

• Support QA and procurement to resolve vendor problems.

• Work with procurement to insure vendor meets requirements.

• Support validation of requirements through user research and testing with customers

• Create and update system designs and conceptual drawings

• Create and update detailed systems drawings including equipment interconnects including power, signal control, video, data and IP network.               

• Develop nomenclature and schemes for interconnect identification

• Develop update maintenance concepts.

• Support generation of system documentation including narrative and illustrations. System performance and operation maintenance manuals

Job Specifications: 

Knowledge:

Licensure, Accreditation, Certification of Degree(s) required:

Experience:

•     7-10 years of MCAD and mechanical hardware design experience

•     Experience with MIL environmental qualification standards

•     Working knowledge of fabrication methods such as machining, sheet metal fabrications, plastics machining, casting and extrusions

•     Proficient with Pro Engineer, SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software

•     Analytical knowledge in stress, strain and thermal vibration calculations

•     Knowledge in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using ASME Y14.5M-1994

•     Strong written and verbal communications skills for interaction with customers, clients and suppliers

•     BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of engineering

•     Knowledge of FEA tools and processes a plus.

Required:

• 5-10 Years experience

• Experience in complex system of systems design and integration.

• Familiarity with data networking

• Familiarity with Command and Control systems

Skills/Aptitudes:

•    Individual contributor capable of guiding a project from concept to completion.

•    Self starter able to take responsibility to produce quality products with minimal guidance.

•    Meticulous worker who gets it right the first time.

•    Wizard with CAD tools capable of high output.

•    Capable of handling all aspects of a mechanical/thermal design.

•    Works well in a small team of multi-disciplined engineers.

•    Entrepreneurial spirit to prevent errors and waste of cost and schedule.

•    Willing to meet the demands of a growing company.

•    Can-do, make-do attitude.

• Desire to work unencumbered by the large company environment.

Residency Requirements:

•     Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

 Travel:

•     TBD

Work Conditions

Small growth company requiring proactive application of multiple skill-sets

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND CONTACT INFO ASAP

TO: careers@forest-designs.com AND REFERENCE JOB CODE SRMECH 

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be considered.  For maximum efficiency, please include your salary requirements.

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