Senior Mechanical Designer

A Senior Mechanical Designer at KBR is responsible for providing mechanical design and integration support for the LISA mission. This includes developing telescope mechanical requirements, conducting trade studies, collaborating with engineers, and preparing CAD models and drawings. You'll also ensure compliance with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards and contribute to the vendor fabrication and assembly processes.

To qualify as a Senior Mechanical Designer at KBR, candidates should have 10-15 years of relevant professional experience, with a strong background in Creo Parametric and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T specifications. Additionally, experience working with spacecraft, particularly at NASA Goddard, is highly beneficial. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while further education may be considered.

At KBR, the Senior Mechanical Designer role supports a hybrid work environment, allowing flexible work arrangements between remote and on-site attendance at the GSFC facility. Occasional in-person participation is necessary to facilitate team meetings and collaboration, ensuring a cohesive team dynamic while still providing flexibility to accommodate personal circumstances.

KBR's culture emphasizes a Zero Harm philosophy prioritizing the safety and well-being of all employees. As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation, respect, and teamwork are at the forefront. KBR strives for a workplace that values diversity and fosters an atmosphere where everyone can grow and succeed together.

KBR is committed to professional growth and provides various career advancement opportunities. As a Senior Mechanical Designer, you will have access to resources for training and development, allowing you to further enhance your skills and career trajectory within a supportive organization that values employee growth.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Creo Parametric, focusing on the complexities of the designs you worked on. Emphasize your familiarity with CAD modeling, how you overcame challenges, and the impact your designs had on the project's success.

Discuss your understanding of GD&T principles and provide examples of how you apply these standards in your designs. Talk about your experience reviewing designs for compliance, how you collaborate with team members on tolerancing decisions, and any challenges you've navigated in this area.

Talk about prioritizing tasks and utilizing project management tools. Provide examples of how you have successfully coordinated with team members to meet deadlines, including any techniques you've used to communicate effectively and keep everyone informed about progress.

Describe your communication style and collaborative approach. Highlight specific examples of successful partnerships with engineers and cross-disciplinary teams that resulted in successful project outcomes. Discuss how you respect different viewpoints and ensure the integration of ideas into comprehensive designs.

Prepare to outline a specific project, describing the challenges faced, your problem-solving approach, and the final results. Emphasize your thought process, the design choices you made, and how you navigated hurdles while fulfilling project specifications.

Explain how you incorporate analytical assessments and simulations in your design work. Share examples of tools or methods you've used for validation and optimization, and illustrate the importance of reliability and effectiveness in mechanical design.

Discuss your openness to constructive criticism and how you view feedback as a valuable component of the design process. Provide an example of a time when feedback led to a better design or outcome, showcasing your willingness to adapt and improve.

Mention your active participation in professional networks, online courses, or industry conferences that keep you informed about advancements. Share how you implement new findings or technologies into your work and how this benefits your team or the project.

Provide a specific instance where you had to think quickly and creatively to solve a design issue. Detail your thought process, the steps you took to resolve the situation, and how your actions contributed to meeting the project deadline.

Share your thoughts on the importance of technical expertise, creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. Relate these qualities to your own experiences in the field, illustrating how they've contributed to your success as a Senior Mechanical Designer.