Mechanical Engineer

Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Summary
Develops and applies engineering design methods, CAD tools, theories, and techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. Remains abreast of the most modern engineering concepts through personal learning initiatives and continuing education programs while applying this knowledge to assigned tasks when appropriate. This position pertains primarily to the Mechanical Engineering segment of flight simulator design/development and is largely project oriented. Task assignments may transcend several projects/programs simultaneously.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of a small to medium scale program.
Provides technical support during subjective and objective evaluations of training devices
Resolves technical problems and provides technical support to suppliers and manufacturing
Participate in installations and final sell off of training devices. Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer
Responsible for training device from requirements to final acceptance
Support bid and proposal by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses
Undertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions
Performs product development activities including parametric CAD modeling, drawing creation, and interpretation/implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.
Teamwork, involving close association with peers, and management is essential to coordinating engineering activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
May perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by supervisor.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
Must possess at least 5 years mechanical engineering experience or experience in related industry.
Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Mechanical Engineering
Detail oriented.
Must have good oral and written communication skills
Must be able to solve technical and other business issues in a logical fashion
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
Machine shop experience and familiarity with hand tools
Hands on support of manufacturing
Experience with Model Based Engineering and GD&T
SolidWorks or Creo experience or similar parametric CAD tool
Simulation experience
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to site for extended periods of time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 25 lbs. to various heights
Ability to work overtime and shifts as needed
Ability to travel CONUS
Ability to climb stairs
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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