Mechanical Engineer - ISG - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This position requires that you must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements.  Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.

For this position, a resume and  cover letter are both required.

Interviews will be completed as applicants apply.  

Position:             Mechanical Engineer - ISG
Division:               Innovative Solutions
Department:       Innovative Solutions Group
Schedule:             Full-Time - Exempt

Overview: Nomad Global Communications Solutions is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service while positively contributing to our team.

The Mechanical Engineer – ISG at Nomad GCS are responsible for taking designs from concept through production by creating parts and assemblies and compiling them into complete Production-ready 3D models and 2D drawings. Accuracy and completeness must be maintained through all levels of design in order to provide complete part and assembly Bill of Materials (BOMs) for Purchasing and 2D drawings for the Production teams. All steps within the MDE’s construction must meet or exceed Nomad Global Communication Solutions’ standards of excellence.

This position will work with the Innovative Solutions Group (ISG). The ISG Department is Nomad’s R&D arm that works to standardize, create a roadmap for, and develop more efficient ways of manufacturing Nomad’s products. Individuals who are detail-oriented, self-starters will excel within ISG.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITY:

• Create standard systems, designs, 3D models, layouts, and/or schematics for Nomad’s specialty vehicle products incorporating modularity and scalability based on internal and external customer feedback, specifications, and industry and mechanical design and manufacturing best practices. This will include top levels assemblies, sub-assemblies, and parts as needed that accomplish all of the following:
  • Completed assigned properties for use within analyses.
  • Completed and accurate BOMs for use with an ERP system
  • Accurate and manufacturing-ready drawings, and design with optimized cost, strength and manufacturability.
• Foster communication with other Nomad Engineering disciplines to identify and resolve differences between internal mechanical, I.T., electrical, telemetry, R.F., and client requirements.
• Use FEA to analyze parts, perform stress calculations, create tests to verify results, document analysis, and change parts as needed to optimize the design.
• Research, read, and understand relevant industry standards such as MIL-SPEC, RVIA code, SAE, etc.
• Create, implement, supervise, and document tests verifying designs meet Nomad’s internal requirements.
• Complete all analyses, documentation, and drawings required for Production within established timeframes.
• Ensure that the correct documents are available to the correct teams in the company.
• Communicate and collaborate with Engineering Technician(s), Engineers, Project Managers, Production Leads, Technicians, and others to identify and implement improvement opportunities at the project level, as well as a company level.
• Communicate with vendors and clients to troubleshoot designs, get information on new designs, and obtain specifications/drawings/models of components.
• Analyze proposed product revisions and communicate their assessment of the proposed Change Orders:
  • Affect upon the Project’s original design parameters.
  • Affect upon the Project’s timeline and budget.
  • Estimated engineering time for completion of the change.
  • Feasibility given the Project’s parameters as well as other Project demands upon Engineering.
  • Propagate any downstream revisions to analyses, documentation, and drawings in a timely manner.
• Learn to use nesting software to create nest files for cutting parts on CNC equipment.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the operation of tooling used throughout Production (including CNC equipment) to manufacture Nomad products to aid in product and assembly design optimization (for tooling).
• Assist in streamlining engineering and production design and manufacturing processes.
• Track and record work hours for each specific project daily.
• Be willing to travel as needed by Management.
• Help build, revise, and test physical prototypes of standard modules prior to rollout to Operations.
• Assist and support the development of the configurator and integration with the ERP
• Understand the significance of the Nomad Core Values and display a demonstrated willingness to apply them.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Management.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE DESIRED:

• Practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge gained from experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge raw material, production processes (welding, machining, grinding/cutting), quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
• Must be comfortable using and knowledgeable about Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of Nomad Core Values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regular use of hands and arms to manipulate, handle, feel, reach, or operate objects, tools, or controls. Ability to stand and sit for extended periods as required by task assignment.
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Assistance required for anything heavier than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and distinguish colors, necessary for both office tasks and production work.
• Must have the physical stamina to adapt to varying workload demands and stand or sit for prolonged periods depending on the specific tasks of the day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is split between a partially environmentally controlled indoor manufacturing area and a professional office setting. Temperatures in the manufacturing area can fluctuate between 60°F and 100°F, typically maintained around 70°F in the office.
• Exposure to varying noise levels from moderate in the office to loud on the production floor; safety hearing devices provided as needed.
• Possible exposure to household and commercial chemicals with adherence to safety protocols outlined in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required. Safety glasses and closed-toed shoes are mandatory when on the production floor.
• Regular interaction with team members, guests, and clients in a professional setting. Everyday workwear must be business casual/smart casual and appropriate for the office environment.
• Use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators or protective coveralls may be necessary for specific tasks on the production floor.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable work history as a Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks modeling, drawings, and file management (PDM experience is a plus).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.