The Mechanical Engineer III role is an experienced level position responsible for performing and coordinating design, development, evaluation, analysis, and/or quality control functions on complex engineering projects. Other expectations include developing solutions to technical problems by applying advanced mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies.

• Designs and/or develops new products/processes, special instruments, and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.
• Develops and assesses production or inspection operations and sequences, equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to manufacture or inspect complex components and assemblies.
• Estimates set-up times, operating times, and flowtimes, as well as production and acceptance need.
• Plans and performs engineering testing and development programs and uses advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering and production problems and to assure product manufacturability.
• Assesses designs for manufacturability to assure designs can be produced.
• Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Assesses and prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost-effective improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
• Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.

• Ability to travel up to 10 of the time
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 4+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

FMT2021

• Demonstrates application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrates working under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making.