Mechanical Engineer

Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group
United States, Michigan, Iron River
Jan 24, 2025
*JOB DESCRIPTION* JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer PLANT/DEPARTMENT: Defense Engineering DIRECTED BY: Engineering Manager IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Customers, Sales & Program Management, Plant Personnel, Vendor Representatives, Supply Chain DIRECTS: None MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Responsible for interpretation of and compliance with customer purchase specifications. 2. Develop design or design concept and product specifications within cost and budget goals. 3. Coordinate designer and design engineers' efforts, based on budget and schedule, when assigned. 4. Make or supervise preparation of 3D models. 5. Perform calculations. 6. Prepare detail and assembly drawings when drafting assistance is unavailable. 7. Confer with engineering management on problems encountered and questions arising on project. 8. Develop requirements for and specify purchased components. 9. Communicate with other Trident HEG operations on project requirements. 10. Prepare proposals with estimated engineering effort from customer specifications. 11. Participate in design reviews and other assigned activities. 12. Direct checking of all drawings prepared for use on project. 13. Hands on support of production floor. 14. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: B.S.M.E. Preferred EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: 3 years mechanical or hydraulic design of powered equipment Experience with industrial or marine filtration systems preferred but not required. Short notice travel may be required. Ability to help troubleshoot basic electrical issues and basic automation tasks preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job often requires long hours of sitting/computer usage. Job will require some time on the production floor supporting manufacturing, assembly and testing of custom marine filtration systems.