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Mechanical Engineer - Structures

Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Posted: 12/20/2024 Employment Type: Contract to Perm Industry: Engineering Job Number: KB2331711220 Pay Rate: $43.27 / hour

Job Description

MECHANICAL ENGINEER - STRUCTURES
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work at their Structures Department in Sterling Heights, MI location. If you have at least 5 years of relevant experience working with vehicle chassis system design, and have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for design and development of tracked vehicle hull structure from concept development through prototype fabrication and test.
  • Participate in the development of combat vehicle chassis structure and mechanical components from derived system level requirements.
  • Coordinate and review subsystem/component performance analysis related to structure systems including as a minimum structural integrity, and structural response.
  • Manage design and development of structure subsystems such as ramps, hatches and access panels working with the structures assigned design staff as well as other multi-disciplinary functions.
  • Prepare and present design development status to management and customers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5 years of relevant experience working with vehicle chassis system design or closely related systems
  • Working understanding of vehicle structure design including material typical for combat vehicle applications
  • Understanding of vehicle chassis level structural analysis
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within CAD based design systems
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn model based systems engineering techniques
  • All new hires are contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance if the role requires it.  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in developing tracked combat vehicle structures including elements of survivability and manufacturability.
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