Job Title: Mechanical Designer I, II, III

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Design & Manufacturing

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full Time         

Pay Type: Non-Exempt              

Grade (provided by HR): L06 (OA0601) – L07 (OA0702)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): L06: $33.55 -$46.13; L07: $39.62 - $54.48/ Per hour

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Designer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Manchester, TN. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

Mechanical Designers will generate complex 2-D or 3-D CAD design models, work with engineers and other designers to coordinate projects, coordinate jobsite visits to resolve problems and interpret drawings and documents, compile, maintain and access job drawing files, records and drawing controls.

Job Duties:

Mechanical Designer I:

Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.  Such assignments that are typically parts of broader assignments, are screened to eliminate unusual design problems. Receives technical advice from supervisor or engineer. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions. May be assisted by less experienced drafters and have frequent contact with professionals and others within the project. 

Typical assignments in addition to Common Job Duties may include:

• Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data, applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, and parts lists.
• Perform design tasks having some degree of complexity.
• Review and check calculations, design models, drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
• Prepare bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the group.

Mechanical Designer II:

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project.  Selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts.  Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work.  Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.  Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches.  Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.  May train and be assisted by lower level drafters and designers. 

Typical assignments in addition to Common Job Duties may include:

• Monitor and check work for compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, reliable/safe plant operation and construction economy.
• Support/Assist in the development of work plans, budgets, and schedules for the assigned work including estimate of material quantities, design deliverables, and staffing needs to meet the project milestones based on input and direction from supervisor in designated group.
• Prepare design and drafting procedures to standardize design effort.
• Review or define engineering scope changes, as required, for project management.
• Endorse or prepare reports of work progress, as required, for project and group use.
• Review and check design models, drawings and design documents prepared by other designers/drafters for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality and satisfactory completion.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and schedules for designer tasks based on input and direction from supervisor in designated group.
• Answer questions from clients or construction group on design scope within assigned responsibility.
• Provide on-the-job training for less experienced drafters and designers.

Mechanical Designer III:

Independently plans and accomplishes complete projects or studies of broad scope and complexity, or serves as an expert in a narrow aspect of a particular field of design engineering.  Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve design and operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard engineering methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable.  Supervisor or professional engineer provides advice on unusual or controversial problems or policy matters. 

Typical assignments in addition to Common Job Duties and those listed in Mechanical Designer II may include:

• Provide operational direction and technical guidance to design and drafter personnel as directed.
• Establish and maintain communication with design and engineering supervisors in charge of related groups and with administrative personnel within the group or project.
• Consult with equipment suppliers, technical specialists, and client representatives as directed to provide and receive technical information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Vocational school training/certification comprising at least two semesters or two years of college with courses relevant to drafting and/or design.
• Any pre-screening/tests required (not including standard background/clearance checks).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

In addition to the basic qualifications:

• Mechanical Designer I Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of six years of extensive drawing and drafting experience
• Mechanical Designer II Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of nine years of extensive drawing and drafting experience
• Mechanical Designer III Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of eleven years of extensive drafting/designer experience or any combination of education/training and progressive and relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk software, particularly AutoCAD, Inventor, Plant 3D.
• Familiarity with GD&T, AMSE Y14.5, P&ID, Piping Installation, Piping Isometric, Steel Structural Fabrication, and AWS Symbology.
• Sound knowledge of CAD design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, graphic arts, reading of drawings and reproduction methods used by the group.
• Basic computer skills such as use of Microsoft Office products, file naming, and computer folder structures.
• Skill in reading, interpreting and using related documents and drawings prepared by other project groups
• Experience with AEDC design practices and processes.
• Current or prior Department of Defense Security Clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

 We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

 Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed above, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

L06: $33.55 - $46.13; L07: $39.62 - $54.48 / per hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. 

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.