Mechanical Engineer II or III

Why join the IPS Team? IPS Custom Automation is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the defense and energetics industries. We specialize in the design, engineering, and integration of turnkey production lines for energetics materials and munitions. Our solutions serve government agencies, military contractors, and defense OEMs worldwide. Who Our New Team Member Will Be: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer (II or III level) who can independently lead complex mechanical engineering work supporting commercial and U.S. Department of War (DoW) programs. This role applies broad technical experience to design, develop, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems while meeting ISO standards, federal regulations, company policies, and customer requirements. The Mechanical Engineer III serves as a senior technical contributor, leads defined project scopes, reviews the work of other engineers, mentors less experienced team members, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept through completion. What Our Mechanical Engineer II or III will do: Essential Job Functions/Duties Analyze and integrate requirements from various sources (e.g., dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing) to ensure all applicable specifications are included in product designs Serve as key interface with external vendors and stakeholders, collaborating to ensure project requirements (e.g., technical, safety, and quality) are met; Assist in resolving technical issues as they arise Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cross-functional team meetings with Controls, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain; Contribute to product development and supports the integration of mechanical components into overall product designs Assist in managing the project lifecycle by participating in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk assessment, contributing to successful and timely project delivery Support program scheduling and works to ensure engineering deliverables meet established program milestones and timelines Conduct advanced/detailed tolerance stack and clearance analyses, applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate mechanical integrity and functionality Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by enhancing design processes, workflows, and tools to increase efficiency, quality, and consistency within the engineering team Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to implement design changes effectively and maintain accurate documentation Participate in and occasionally leads projects focused on developing and improving engineering processes with a focus on alignment with ISO 9001 standards Utilize SolidWorks to generate and update drawings and models, release engineering work in the system, and ensure documentation accuracy during high-demand periods Contributes to the creation and maintenance of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) sections related to the mechanical engineering scope, ensuring clarity and accuracy in technical documentation Provides hands-on support for mechanical assembly processes and assists with site installations, ensuring proper implementation and functionality of designs Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop skills in design best practices, problem-solving techniques, and understanding design intent Performs other job duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by management Travels as required Has the ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance Minimum Qualifications Mechanical Engineer II: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering Mechanical Engineer III: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering Technical Skills: Pr…

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