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Mechanical Engineer II

DRS Naval Power Systems, INC
High Ridge, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025 CLOSED ON 4/16/2025

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Job Details

Job ID: 111302

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture, and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.

Headquartered in Arlington, VA, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. Leonardo DRS is committed to being an employer of choice of a highly qualified, diverse, effective, and productive workforce.

Company Overview

DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility, and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets.

For more information on Leonardo DRS, please visit , and for more information on our Commercial/Industrial business, please visit: ;br>
Job Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer position is responsible for developing a variety of HVAC&R product designs for both commercial and defense markets including heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air handling systems. This position will be responsible for designing new products using 2D and 3D CAD; sizing and selecting components; creating associated documentation; and supporting product testing, qualification, and production.

Job Responsibilities
Design of mechanical equipment, especially heat exchangers, air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling systems using 2D and 3D modeling software, primarily PTC Creo and AutoCAD
Engineering of HVAC&R equipment for component sizing, selection, and performance prediction
Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop compliant designs to best support them
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Develop manufacturing drawings, bills of material and associated supporting documentation for fabrication and delivery of products and prototypes
Support testing, qualification, documentation and analysis of prototypes, products, systems, or subsystems
Review customer specifications and requirements to support bids and proposals

Job Responsibilities Part II
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for status of project assignments
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Hands-on support of prototype fabrication, assembly, and test
Liaison engineering support of manufacturing operations
Work with manufacturing and cross functional teams to achieve project cost and manufacturing efficiency goals
Responsible for completion of projects on time, within budget and following design specifications
Maintain and develop technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; and reviewing professional publications
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customers
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing results in a cooperative and supportive manner
Ability to work independently under supervision of others while reporting of progress and status
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field with 5-plus years experience
Experience designing mechanical components and equipment, preferably HVAC&R (air conditioning, air handling and refrigeration) equipment, including sheet metal parts, welded structures and machined components
Experience creating drawings (drafting) following ASME Y14.100 and associated documentation such as bill of materials
Experience designing and drafting with 2D CAD and 3D solid modeling software
Competency with MS Office software tools including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Comfortable and competent writing and creating technical documentation

Desired Qualifications

Experience modeling, designing, and drafting with PTC CREO including assembly and sheet metal functionality
Experience with PDM/PLM software, especially Windchill
Experience drafting with AutoCAD Mechanical 2D
Experience designing defense products, especially for the US Navy
Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics

U.S. Citizenship required.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: St Louis
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