Mechanical Engineer

We’ve determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you’ll find the standard job description for this opportunity.
Must Haves:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Must possess at least 5 years mechanical engineering experience or experience in related industry.
• SolidWorks, Creo, or other similar design software, utilizing Model Based Definition
• 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

Job Description:

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.
• Develops mechanical designs for military training devices, including mechanisms and electro-mechanical devices
• Interpret customer design specifications and requirements
• Generates technical documentation describing designs, prefer experience with GD&T
• Support manufacturing processes and Quality inspection requirements; Develops test plans and unit testing
• 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.
• Carry out significant and varied engineering assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields. 
• Advise colleagues and other department on technical issues & problems based on in-depth knowledge of product.
• Participate in proposal activities by compiling cost estimate and reviewing project proposal.
• Ensure project expenditures are within budget and discuss critical project changes or modifications with management.
• Provide mentoring and/or training to junior mechanical engineers and designers.

About Altimeter Solutions

Altimeter Solutions, LLC is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing clients the highest quality analytical and technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions and services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.