Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

• Perform technical analysis associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
• Some exercise of judgment is required on task details and in making recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
• Research and select materials based on customer’s strength requirements or tooling requirements
• Create drawings from 3D Models in accordance with ASME standards
• Reverse engineer parts and assemblies using standard Machine Shop Inspection tools and equipment to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawings
• Manage projects and coordinate all procurement and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
• Utilize derived requirements to design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove sufficient strength
• Select vendors based on capabilities and manage them throughout project’s timeframe
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes (ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP)
• Support continuous improvement
• Write detailed build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions to assist the production team
• Identify root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for discrepancies and deficiency
• Utilize the lean manufacturing approach to make the manufacturing process more efficient
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
• Support organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Perform duties under supervision of senior engineer(s)
• Capable of following, performing, and recording the results of the execution of a test plan
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline required

Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area

• Experience with:
• Reading and interpreting government 2D drawings
• Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and other productsComposites manufacturing design preferred
• Composites manufacturing design preferred
• Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
• Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks and the ability to Model complex, lofted aerospace parts preferred
• Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources