Senior Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States ARA Full time
Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Applied Research Associates (ARA). As a key member of our Analytical Solutions Division, you will be responsible for providing engineering design and prototype build support for testing and customer demonstration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, model, and validate parts and assemblies of varying levels of complexity using SOLIDWORKS software.
  • Evaluate operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements.
  • Design and create models using advanced surface modeling features, such as boundary surfaces, datum and projected curves, variable section sweeps and fillets, and splines.
  • Generate complex and high-quality digital surface models according to designer specifications from sketches, renderings, concept designs, and scan data.
  • Prepare cost estimates for entire projects or pieces of equipment.
  • Provide technical guidance and/or briefings and updates to staff and leadership involved with producing design fabrication drawings.
  • Provide oversight and input to manufacturing teams, ensuring the accuracy and quality of all systems.
  • Assist project teams in preparing presentations and demonstrations.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.
  • Apply analytical, evaluative, and constructive expertise to meet critical deadlines assigned.
  • Work under only general direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
  • Responsible to identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies and integrate innovative materials and process improvements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 8+ years relevant work experience.
  • OR a H.S. diploma (or equivalent) and 12+ years' relevant experience in Mechanical Design Engineer DoD manufacturing field.
  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain & maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Advanced skills, with ability to create mechanical drawings using SOLIDWORKS CAD software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.
  • Apply analytical, evaluative, and constructive expertise to meet critical deadlines assigned.
  • Be detail-oriented individual to design new equipment, supporting the needs of various clients.
  • Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and tools.
  • Provide engineering design and prototype build support for testing and customer demonstration.
  • Independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
  • Lifting up to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time to include stoop, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull.
  • Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection, and hand protection as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense.
  • Experience working with and designing composite molds and plugs.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced prototyping environment.
  • Advanced knowledge of SOLIDWORKS Surfacing.

At ARA, we value our employees as our greatest assets. We offer a unique workplace culture that encourages innovation and experimentation. Our employees are eligible for contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which adds to the company's success and their own. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.



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