Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Test
Core
Design complex mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and electromechanical systems for PCBA and product-level test systems to validate military hardware.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing test)
Builds
Large electromechanical fixtures, test systems, and validation equipment for air, land, and sea products.
Domain
Defense technology / Manufacturing test infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (NX/Solidworks), DFM/DFT, FEA analysis, root cause analysis, contract manufacturing management, sensor/actuator integration, test data analysis
Preferred skills
PCBA test fixturing design, thermal/vibration testing, industrial design collaboration, Master's degree
Technologies
NX, Solidworks, PDM, MES
Responsibilities
Design mechanical assemblies with tight tolerances for test fixtures; source equipment from rapid fabrication teams or suppliers; integrate designs into PDM systems; develop electromechanical systems with software/electrical teams; generate test work instructions and train technicians; determine root cause of product failures; analyze test data and report defects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC