Mechanical Design Engineer 14425

Los Angeles, California

Softworld, a Kelly Company
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Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Location: Woodland Hills MD 91367

Onsite Requirements:

  • NX CAD Tool
  • Mechanical Engineering Technical Expertise
  • Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance - Min

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design engineering and lead mechanical engineer responsibilities for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines
  • Creation of innovative designs with high producibility at minimum unit cost
  • Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities
  • Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and Mission Assurance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • 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
  • Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
  • Good presentation and writing/communication skills
  • Experience mentoring junior level engineers
  • Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Preferred Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:

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

  • This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
  • Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position
Date Posted: 03 June 2025
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