About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company and employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success.

LSI has over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

General Summary

The Mechanical Designer designs and details mechanical components systems under the guidance of engineering management.  The Mechanical Designer is a mid-level position responsible for the integrity, quality, and proper operation of designs from concept through manufacture, assembly, test, and field installation.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate as a team member with other Engineers, Drafters, Manufacturing, Production and Purchasing personnel to complete design projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate project tasks and schedules, delegate work to drafters and support staff as required.
• Responsible for design and manufacturing support.
• Responsible for specification compliance and documentation of mechanical systems, subassemblies and components.
• Responsible for the layout and detailed mechanical designs.
• Drive projects involving new concepts and approaches to the design on new products.
• Recommend materials and components for inclusion in design specifications based on experience and on catalogue reference data.
• Solve technical problems with equipment in the field, provide technical expertise to the organization, work with and develop suppliers, interact and direct engineering activities.
• Study industry standards and ensure that designs are safe and meet applicable industry safety requirements.
• Actively Participate in Design Reviews. Review designs with other Engineering, Manufacturing, Production personnel as well as equipment users to ensure that designs meet all requirements.
• Prepare and present written, oral visual material to support proposals, presentations, design reviews and written reports.
• Develop cost estimates for proposed projects which include labor and material costs.
• Organize and maintain project folders and report project status to Manager, Engineers and others on a regular basis. Must keep technical information updates and organize through configuration management for the department.
• Plan perform or direct and document experiments to prove design performance.
• Deal with work-processes, optimization methods, and risk management tools in such projects.
• Coach and mentor drafters and junior engineers.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of 3D Mechanical CAD including detail drawings/models and applying large assembly management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to clearly explain the perspective of the engineering department to upper management as well as to the engineering team.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
• Able to make decisions independently on engineering problems. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Able to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Understanding of sheet metal and machined part fabrication practices and documentation standards.
• Strong ability to work with others and be an active part of a cross functional team.
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and work to a schedule.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD or other 3D modelling Software, Solidworks Simulation, EPDM Configuration Management.
• Preferred working experience with Faro Arm 3D Scanner and Geomagic Design X software.
• Preferred experience in 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in a related field or a certification from a technical institute or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years drafting experience.
• Two (2) years of experience as a mechanical drafter.

About Logistic Services International, Inc.

LSI was originally founded as Logistic Services International in 1978 by two former Naval Officers. The founders sold LSI to the employees in January 2006 via the LSI Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Initially established to meet the aviation training and support needs of foreign militaries operating U.S. Navy aircraft and systems, LSI has developed an enviable reputation for innovation, responsiveness, and reliability among a customer base that includes the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous foreign militaries, and the largest military aircraft manufacturing and defense companies in the world. Our Corporate Headquarters and Cecil Training Center are in Jacksonville, Florida with a worldwide reputation for delivering the finest quality training products and support services to meet the needs of our domestic and international customers. Additionally, LSI’s operates a 60,000 Sq. ft. manufacturing and production facility located on a 17,000-acre state-of-the-art commercial center with direct access to four active 8,000 to 12,000-foot runways.

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