Job Description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions. 

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com.

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Analytical Engineering Manager will lead the analytical engineering team, whose work includes structural and vibration analyses, design efforts, testing, and reporting.  The Analytical Engineering Manager will drive standardization, quality, and improvement of analytical team work while fostering a positive work environment and developing team members.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead analytical efforts for new designs, nonconformances, and obsolete part replacement, including design, testing, and reporting.
• Shock, vibration, and seismic qualifications
• Lifting and structural analysis
• Troubleshooting related to manufacturing and testing
• Manage and prioritize team workload
• Standardize, improve, and coordinate application of best-practice analysis and reporting guidelines
• Review engineering changes, reports, etc and provide actionable feedback to ensure high quality and easy approval by our stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop team members on technical acumen, communication, and soft skills.
• Support adjacent departments and functions as needed.
• Build and maintain centrally located analysis reports and models. 

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• BSME with 5 years of experience in an engineering analysis role.  Related engineering fields will be considered. 
• Emphasis in dynamics, vibration, and/or material science strongly desired.
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management strongly desired
• Understanding of complex mechanical engineering systems and components
• Experience in Diesel engine design and development strongly desired.
• Creative thinking, highly motivated, and the ability to work as an individual, a team member, and a team leader.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills
• Experience working with 3D modeling design tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Stress analysis experience using hand calculations and FEA (ANSYS preferred)
• MathCAD, MATLAB, and/or Maple experience is beneficial
• Experience in solving problems in solid mechanics, dynamics, and/or thermal-fluids systems
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate

Travel:  5%

Language:  English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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