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They bring strong analytical skills and hands-on engineering judgment to the design, development, analysis, prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical systems, components, and assemblies-often within the demanding standards of defense environments. Detail-oriented yet innovative, they balance performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and schedule while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and project management. The Mechanical Design Engineer is proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering high quality products throughout the entire product development lifecycle-from concept and prototyping through production and sustainment.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nPlans, manages, executes, and reports on analysis, design, and testing aspects for Compotech’s various programs. \nDevelops mechanical designs, 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for components, assemblies, and integrated systems. \nPerforms engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, and finite element analyses to support design decisions. \nSupports prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation. \nReviews processing methods and materials and develops and recommends product and design improvements. \nParticipates in providing weekly, quarterly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager as well as to clients and sponsors. \nWrites technical reports and papers detailing research and development activities for clients, and sponsors. \nSupports the development of written proposals through feasibility assessment of proposed design(s). \nResearches, recommends, and determines specifications for purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for use in projects. \nIdentifies and interacts with various vendors and manufacturers. \nCollaborates with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. \nSupports engineering change requests, configuration management, and product lifecycle activities. \nIdentifies, assesses, monitors, and communicates product safety, technical, and related project risks; develops and implements mitigation actions within assigned authority and escalates significant or unresolved risks. \nMay occasionally travel to job sites for support of training on systems, technical presentations, testing events, etc. \nRequirements:\nB.S. in related Engineering field (mechanical or structural focus). 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