**Engineering** **Mechanical Design Engineer 5** Everett, WA Posted: 1/14/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 209382 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer 5, in Everett, WA. Job ID#209382** **Pay Rate: $68 - $72/hr** **Job Description:** A successful candidate will be the Designer Discipline Technical Lead (DTL) for our Monument design team. They will be the Focal designer for assigned projects and participate as a team member within an Integrated Project Team (IPT). The individual will be responsible for the execution of the *Scope of Work* (SOW) and lead a team of designers. He will assign and track tasks according to the SOW within the team and review drawings in Teamcenter as a design supervisor. The individual will be also responsible to ensure all tasks are delivered on time and on budget. As required the candidate will also work as a senior designer to support projects assigned to different DTLs. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Understand the full (SOW) and subdivide tasks among the identified designer team. • Provide design support and directions and track team's assignments. • Verify all requirements associated to the project are met. • Verify all requirements associated to export control are met. • Ensure schedule and budget are met, identify risks and propose risk mitigation plans. • Review and approve models, drawings and documents as Design Supervisor. • Conducting and supporting internal design reviews. • Conducting design supervisor reviews of models, drawings and documents. • Support different projects assigned to different DTLs as a senior designer. • Supporting manufacturing, operations, and testing as needed. • Coordinating with the IPT as design DTL and all disciplines within the team such as electrical engineers, stress engineers, flammability engineering, purchasing, operations and program management. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Strong ability and proven track record of multitasking by owning several projects and running them simultaneously. • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with individuals whose first language is not English. • Must be able to research and investigate design solutions and work independently. • Must have relevant 3D solid modeling and drafting experience. • The ability to interpret 2D drawings including the understanding of GD&T and perform tolerance stack-ups. Understanding of Y14.100. • Ability to collaborate and coordinate across multiple sites and departments • Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc. • NX CAD experience (formally Unigraphics). • Siemens Teamcenter experience. • Design experience with aircraft interior part types, including sheet metal, machining, injection molding, vacuum forming and 3D printing. • Strong understanding of part production and assembly installation. • Strong understanding of commercial aircraft monument design (Seat Furniture, closets, Galleys, or Lavatories) and aviation regulatory. • Ability to create and/or coordinate simple mockups to perform proof of concept. • Ability to communicate with production employees to understand their concerns. • Ability to interact with high levels of internal and external management. • Strong engineering skills including mechanisms and how stresses flow through a particular design. **BASIC REQUIREMENTS:** • Bachelor's degree in engineering from four-year College or university and 5 years related experience and/or training in product design • OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 4 years' experience • In absence of degree, we will consider candidates with 9 years of relevant experience. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled