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Mechanical Engineer

PGS Worldwide, LLC
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team! This role will support the transition of new designs to production, working on innovative solutions to support complex defense systems. You will be responsible for ensuring that designs meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements, all while collaborating with a team of engineers across multiple disciplines.

US Citizenship Required

Salary : $60.00 per Hour

Location : San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide Engineering Production Support (EPS) during the transition from design to production and resolve any build process issues.
  • Generate new designs to meet requirements and ensure alignment with cost and schedule constraints.
  • Design interface components for integrating new products.
  • Investigate and resolve design issues during production through root-cause analysis and change documentation.
  • Collaborate with design engineers and specialists to address issues spanning structures, ballistics, mechanical, and logistics domains.
  • Prepare presentations and documentation to support vehicle sales and address production issues.
  • Conduct Trade Studies or Tolerance Stack Analyses to support design or investigation efforts.
  • Analyze and interpret specifications, drawings, models, and test results to ensure compliance with engineering standards and military specifications.
  • Utilize PTC Creo to create and edit CAD models, ensuring systems are designed for manufacturability.
  • Design and analyze welded and bolted joints.
  • Perform root-cause and impact analysis to determine the optimal solutions based on cost, schedule, and priority.
  • Leverage FEA tools and apply GD&T principles.
  • Collaborate with project leaders to develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations, and troubleshoot testing issues while maintaining an organized data log.
  • Engage with suppliers to facilitate cost and quality improvements.
  • Stay up to date with engineering trends and industry best practices.

Skills Required :

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver technical presentations and effectively interact with diverse teams.
  • Self-starter who owns tasks and drives them to completion.
  • Strong engineering analytical skills and experience with root-cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of finite element analysis tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Skills Preferred :

  • Experience with tolerance analysis, trade studies, and FEA analysis.
  • Expertise in engineering structures design, prototyping, and testing in defense environments.
  • Experience working with military standards and good manufacturing practices.
  • Experience Required :

  • Hands-on experience designing, analyzing, and integrating advanced technology onto combat vehicles.
  • Proficiency in CAD systems such as PTC Creo, Pro-E, or SolidWorks for mechanical designs.
  • Experience Preferred :

  • Proficient in tolerance analysis, trade studies, and FEA analysis.
  • Knowledge of defense-related ground vehicle applications and military standards.
  • Experience in communication with internal and external customers.
  • Education Required :

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar technical discipline) plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Alternatively, a Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
  • If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge defense technologies and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to be part of a dynamic and impactful team.

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