Mechanical Engineer - Ground Vehicle Subsystems

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Mechanical Engineer - Ground Vehicle Subsystems

Sterling Heights, MI

$44.63-$51.77/Hour

Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance

Join a team dedicated to designing and producing armored combat and support vehicles. As a prime mover in ground force capabilities, this firm provides innovative solutions that ensure the safety and effectiveness of military personnel worldwide, focusing on durability, mobility, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and release mechanical components and subsystems for military ground vehicles, including shock/vibration isolation systems, mounting provisions, and stowage equipment.
• Develop and integrate vehicle systems to meet human factors, safety, environmental, ballistic, and mine blast requirements.
• Perform mechanical analysis, design, and integration of components such as crew seating, driver controls, battery enclosures, fire suppression systems, and hydraulics.
• Apply engineering fundamentals including mechanics of materials, material selection, welding, and fabrication for the development of complex brackets and mechanical interfaces.
• Conduct engineering activities including tolerance stack-ups, drawing mark-ups, and creation of data packages for engineering change management.
• Support prototype and production builds, including fit checks, integration reviews, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.
• Manage engineering documentation, including material and shop work requests, parts tracking, and technical reporting.
• Provide technical presentations and status updates to program and functional leadership.
• Oversee CAD model and drawing development, providing direction to design resources as needed.
• Lead or support failure analysis and root cause investigations, and author formal technical documentation and corrective action reports.
• Perform additional engineering tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical design or related engineering field (preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including materials, structural design, and fabrication methods.
• Experience supporting prototype and/or production vehicle build activities and post-build engineering support.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• 3D CAD modeling experience with NX or Creo (preferred).
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM and Vis Mockup (a plus).
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance may be required (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Prior experience with ground combat or military vehicle platforms (desired).
• Must be physically able to climb on/off and work around military vehicles.
• Travel up to 10% to military installations or supplier facilities may be required.
• Availability for occasional weekend, evening, and overtime work may be necessary.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

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What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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• To apply, send a resume to: resumes@moseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."