Mechanical Engineer IV

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer IV demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles, concepts, and practices. Responsibilities may include, design, development and test of complex mechanical engineering designs. Work closely with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of resources.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Create ASME Y14 compliant 2D and 3D mechanical CAD drawings of components, subassemblies and systems.
• Design molds, enclosures, and packaging for components and devices including thermal management systems in order to meet system requirements.
• Responsible for mechanical design, analysis and test of complex work product, systems or processes.
• Support designs with analysis and calculations including tolerancing, stress, mechanics and dynamics.
• Design die-case, injection-molded and stamped parts.
• Design, analyze, test or evaluate new hardware, components products systems or process.
• Generate and follow test procedures to verify designs meet performance parameters.
• Embrace a design-build-test methodology with iterative design cycles and feedback loops.
• Proactively drive improvement in process design, layout and operational performance.
• Apply failure analysis and root cause analysis as required within the engineering discipline.
• Provide support for product process and system issues; provide recommendation for enhancements and cost reductions; initiate ECN's; and formulate cost impacts.
• Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
• May act as project lead including organizing, execution, and coordinating technical assignments.
• Evaluate materials and systems, identify equipment, or prepare work instructions for manufacturing.
• Provide training and/or direction to other engineers, technicians or manufacturing operators.
• Provide input to bid and proposal activities.
• Provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors.
• Travel and participation in product field tests.

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of work-related experience.
• Experience in generating mechanical design documentation and technical reports.
• Experience with finite element analysis.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be proficient in SolidWorks 3D modeling or similar parametric CAD software.
• Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience and use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
• Hands-on experience with development, building and testing of assemblies and systems.
• Ability to write proposals, cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentation
• Must demonstrate high initiative, motivation, and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Must have the desire and ability to travel for participation in field testing.

• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Discounted health premiums available through qualified wellness participation.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 50% up to 8%.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• 4/10s
• 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options