Mechanical Engineer

DESE is seeking multiple skilled and innovative Mechanical Engineers to join our team. The successful candidate will design, manufacture, and test mechanical components and systems, with a particular emphasis on sheet metal fabrication. This role requires a strong technical background, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture mechanical systems and components using CAD software.
• Conduct research and analysis to determine design feasibility, cost, and performance benefits.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing, focusing on sheet metal fabrication, armored structure development, fixture development, and value-engineering.
• Perform testing and validation of prototypes and final products to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software engineers, and other team members to integrate mechanical designs with overall product architecture.
• Identify and solve engineering problems by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing teams during the production process.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate project progress and outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and development.
• 3-5 years of experience in sheet metal and machined part fabrication, with a strong emphasis on sheet metal.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and other engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred, but not required.

Why employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.