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 300 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 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 mid-career level position that performs and provides leadership during the full lifecycle product development. Also assists in the creation of production drawings and ensures designs meet requirements set by customers and our own internal standards as well as provides technical guidance for manufacturing.

Essential Job Functions

•    Performs and assists in full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture, and implement).
•    Designs systems and components for production drawings.
•    Creates and evaluates conceptual designs.
•    Creates reports and product support documentation.
•    Designs with consideration for safety codes, standards, and best practice.
•    Advises junior engineers on which to consider.
•    Prepares product reports and documentation.
•    Creates Engineering Change documentation.
•    Troubleshoots and documents mechanical discrepancies on military land, air, and sea training systems.
•    Works with project management to develop schedule baselines and targets.
•    Recommends engineering design changes for product and process improvement.
•    Coordinates efforts and provides technical guidance to LSI personnel.
•    Conducts design reviews with manufacturing and other applicable disciplines.
•    Leads project and provides mentorship to junior engineers and Mechanical Designers.
•    Provides mentorship, and technical guidance to mechanics and technicians.
•    Assists the Mechanical Engineering Manager with document design standards, processes, and procedures.
•    Provides technical direction for new product design and new technology needs.
•    Must be capable of safely handling government furnished equipment and materials.
•    Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
•    Develops knowledge of military specifications for materials, parts, and processes.
•    Develops creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

•    None
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Must have a working knowledge of SolidWorks.
•    Must have knowledge of ASME Y14.100 & Y14.5 drawings.
•    Working experience with product Data Management (PDM), 
•    Must have working knowledge of 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 military land, air, and sea training systems.
•    Must have creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
•    Must work well in a team environment.
•    Working knowledge of 3D scanning equipment and 3D printing a plus.
•    Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project required.
•    Must be able to travel.
•    Must be able to obtain security clearance if required by the contract. 
•    Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

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’ applicable mechanical engineering experience.
•    Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working on LSI simulation program and projects or equivalent preferred.
•    Prior military with aviation maintenance experience a plus.