mechanical engineer iii

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

Guiding Principles

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.

Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.

Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication by using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.

Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.

Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.

Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external, and we strive to give both our best efforts.

Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.

One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

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General Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III is a senior-level position that performs and provides leadership during the full lifecycle of product development. Also creates production drawings and ensures designs meet requirements set by customers and our own internal standards, as well as provides technical guidance to manufacturing.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform and assist in full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture, and implement).
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements and ensure all designs meet both internal and external customer requirements and design standards.
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs.
• Evaluate the final product's overall performance, reliability, and safety.
• Alter and modify the design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
• Prepare product reports and documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical discrepancies on trainers and/or aircraft as required.
• Create production drawings for machined parts, sheet metal fabrication, and mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Work with program management to develop cost and schedule baselines and targets.
• Develop process improvements to reduce development time, improve product quality and manufacturability, and reduce product cost.
• Coordinate and manage the efforts of drafters, technical writers, engineering technicians, and machine shop personnel as required.
• Lead project and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to mechanics and technicians.
• Recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes.
• Conduct design reviews with manufacturing and other applicable disciplines.
• Establish design standards, processes, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and authority.
• Provide technical direction for new design and technology.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid Works.
• Must have knowledge of ASME Yl & Y l drawings.
• Working experience with product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Advanced understanding of core concepts, including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, etc.
• Must have knowledge of various fabrication and assembly, including metal machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Knowledge of industry and military specifications for materials, parts, and processes preferred.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft and/or rotary-wing airframe structure and hydraulic systems.
• Must have creativity, innovation, commitment to excellence, with the ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance if required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering with applicable specialty (i.e., mechanical or design).
• Five (5) years of applicable mechanical engineering experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working on LSI simulation programs and projects.
• Prior military with aviation maintenance experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 3D scanning equipment and 3D printing a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.