Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Automation
Core
Design, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing systems and equipment at a national scale for defense technology production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing equipment, robotic systems, fixtures, and assembly tooling for defense factories
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, system-level design, simulation, robotic system architecture, EOAT design, mechanical analysis (stress/strain/thermal), 3D CAD (NX), 2D CAD (AutoCAD), fabrication processes (machining/welding/additive manufacturing)
Preferred skills
Mechanical calculations (statics/dynamics/material selection), FEA, motion studies, tolerance stack-ups, design simulation, tooling design (mandrels/jigs/fixtures)
Technologies
NX, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design from concept to commissioning, develop system-level designs and simulations, design and integrate fixtures and EOAT for industrial robots, create 3D models and 2D drawings, oversee prototype fabrication and testing, troubleshoot mechanical issues, collaborate with electrical and controls engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC