Mechanical Designer
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Mechanical DesignerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking a Mechanical Designer to support an Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) contract under the KBR Research and Development Program. This role provides design and manufacturing support for AFIT graduate students and faculty across six academic departments assisting in the development of researchrelated components and assemblies. This is a fulltime ENTRY Level onsite position located at WrightPatterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and manufacturing process of parts and assemblies using CAD software paper sketches and verbal instructions
- Collaborate with students faculty and staff to develop custom mechanical components for research projects
- Create detailed blueprints with accurate dimensions tolerances and material specifications
- Utilize Microsoft Office for basic documentation and troubleshoot basic computerrelated issues
- Support prototype fabrication and manufacturing by working closely with machinists technicians and engineers
- Ensure designs meet engineering standards and research requirements while optimizing for manufacturability
Work Environment:
- Location: Onsite relocation not available
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 020
- Working Hours: 10hrs/day 40hrs/week
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field; OR
- Associate degree/Vocational certificate in ComputerAided Design (CAD) Engineering or related field; OR eight years experience in mechanical design or manufacturing
- Proficiency in 3D ComputerAided Design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks Fusion Inventor or similar programs.
- Familiarity with basic precision measuring tools including calipers micrometers gauge pins and similar instruments.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with machining processes including CNC programming and manual machining
- Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and engineering documentation standards
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques 3D printing and reverse engineering
- Extensive experience with SolidWorks.
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
