General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider military weapon systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join either our Saco, ME or Colchester, VT team in a hybrid work environment. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

 

The Sr Mechanical Engineer:  Directs and coordinates fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines and systems | Ensures that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process | Oversees installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems | Evaluates mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency | May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.  
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Required Education:  Associates Degree

Preferred Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major:  Mechanical Engineering or othe engineering field required

 

Years of Experience:  5 -7 years experience

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with complex mechanical systems e.g. Gear trains, transmissions, drive shafts
• Solid mechanical engineering background with experience operating in a manufacturing and/or test environment
• Competent in mechanical design utilizing CAD software like CREO, Solidworks, Inventor
• Strong skills in root cause/corrective action (RCCA), and experience in solving non-trivial technical problems efficiently
• Competent with technical writing, verbal communication; able to communicate technically complex topics or ideas to all stakeholders involved in the project
• Comfortable and confident with developing and presenting ideas, technical topics, designs, solutions, and program information for both internal and external stakeholders
• Capable of managing project level tasks, funding, and schedule within the requirements of company policy
• Exposure to reading technical drawings, dimensioned prints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), capable of performing a tolerance analysis

Travel Requirements:  less than 25% travel likely

$74,550.00 - $138,450.00

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.