Mechanical Engineer

Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. We’re an award-winning, 100% employee-owned company based in Huntsville, Alabama. Recognized as a top 100 defense company, we’re dedicated to supporting our nation’s military. Our guiding principle, “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom,” reflects our commitment to excellence, cooperation, integrity, and reliability. As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, our dedication is to continuously develop and maintain our company’s success for the next century, securing a prosperous future for our employee-owners for generations to come. Join Torch and be a part of shaping the future!

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a mechanical engineer. This position will support our Advanced Concepts Engineering (ACE) Technical Development (TD) business unit. The candidate will support design efforts for multiple platforms including aviation, ground, and weapon systems.  Applicant will  be designing MIL-STD compliant systems and components and/or modifications to existing DoD systems.  The selected candidate will be responsible for the design and evaluation of complex mechanical and electro-mechanical system, subsystems, and components; interfacing with other members of the design team and government customers to ensure program success; preparation of design specification, analyses, and recommendations for presentation in any project technical interchanges/preliminary design reviews/critical design reviews/fabrication readiness reviews/physical configuration audits.

The candidate will be able to see designs through from white paper napkin to fabrication and test on a regular basis.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a versatile and highly motivated applicant who is adept in multiple areas of a product’s design sequence. 

• Develop efficient, cost-effective, and functional mechanical designs using tools such as SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation
• Develop, up to and including, Level III technical data packages for novel mechanical and/or electromechanical designs.
• Provide mechanical engineering support in potential re-engineering tasks and support modification work orders and/or engineering change proposals.
• Generation of engineering reports to support engineering analysis to include finite element analyses for structural, thermal, vibration, flow, and multi-physics models.
• Consider weight and balance during design, incorporating familiarity with the properties of metallic and non-metallic materials to enhance safety, longevity, and maneuverability.
• Support the complete production process by collaborating closely with project engineers, fabricators, technical writers, and program managers to ensure successful fielding of systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math from an accredited institution.
•  5 years of experience is required. Applicants must have extensive experience in the creation of drawings, weldments, shop drawings, and the completion of technical drawing packages. Expertise with SolidWorks is essential.
• Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse set of customers, collaborators, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills needed to track multiple assignments, adapt to requirements changes, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in product development, manufacturing, and fabrication.
• Experience in a shop (machine and/or fabrication) atmosphere with skills and understanding in welding, and sheet metal fabrication is preferred.
• An applicant well-versed in ASME standards and in experience working in ISO or ASO accredited quality programs is preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Simulation or comparable Finite Element Analysis software.
• Experience with hydraulic system design
• Background working with Enterprise Product Data Management tool.
• Background with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL. 

Travel: 10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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