Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Location: Wichita, KS / Lafayette, IN (Onsite)

Duration: Contract/Fulltime

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Successfully execute design and development tasks to provide engineering solutions
• Determine serviceable and repairable limits for hardware based on engineering assessments and background research
• Present work to customers at product reviews
• Generate design documentation such as product review material, tolerance stacks, and design layout
• Work as part of a cohesive design engineering team
• Understand requirements and evaluate new product structural integrity and functionality in support of meeting those requirements
• Conceptualize and prepare preliminary and final detail design and documentation of systems components and assemblies
• Review and approve the technical work of other design engineers
• Provide guidance and develop the capabilities of other design engineers
• Ability to work with others, train up-and-coming engineers, and review their work
• Realize opportunities for continuous improvement and find ways to implement solutions

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

• BS degree in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in design
• Experience in design of composite laminate and metallic components, preferably in aerospace structures
• Knowledge and familiarity with allowable damages and repairs associated with metallics and composites, preferable of aircraft structures
• Proficient with Design tools, preferably CATIA.
• Proficient with math and data software, e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, Mathcad.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.