Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer- Ground Combat Vehicles

Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Position

$55.70-$60.70/Hour

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:

• Support mechanical design, release, and integration of components and subsystems for military ground vehicle projects, including seating, battery enclosures, steering & braking controls, shock/vibration isolation, stowage, lighting, and electro-mechanical actuators.

• Develop and integrate components based on requirements including human factors, safety, environmental, ballistic, and mine blast considerations.

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to materials selection, mechanics, welding, and fabrication for brackets and mounting structures.

• Direct and coordinate CAD model and drawing development.

• Ensure structural analysis is completed for design validation and performance.

• Provide technical support for prototype, production, sustainment activities, troubleshooting, and corrective actions.

• Update legacy designs to resolve obsolescence issues and improve manufacturability.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design compliance with program requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related electro-mechanical engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting mechanical and electromechanical systems.

• Experience with electromechanical components such as actuators, sensors, and motors.

• Proficiency in creating fabrication drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Solid modeling experience using NX or Creo .

• Familiarity with Teamcenter and Vis Mockup .

• Prior experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

• Background in structured problem-solving techniques.

• Prior experience supporting prototype or production build activities.

• Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as needed.

• Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and military installations.

• Must be able to pass an Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR) Test for confined spaces.

• Preferred: Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.

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

• 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 have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover.
• Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.

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