Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

$90,000–$110,000 + 401(k) Match + PTO + Holidays + Full Benefits + Technical Progression

Miami, FL (Commutable from Miami, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Doral, Kendall and surrounding areas.)

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience looking to take ownership of technical projects, develop your expertise in aircraft modifications, and progress towards a senior engineering position?

On offer is the opportunity to work on specialist aircraft design and installation projects, take greater responsibility for engineering solutions, and build your expertise in FAA certification, STC and PMA applications within an established aviation business.

You'll be joining a growing aviation organization operating across the commercial aircraft aftermarket, with opportunities to showcase your technical abilities, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, and develop your career through hands-on training and increasing responsibility.

You will work on bespoke mechanical designs and aircraft installations, from initial 3D modelling through to detailed engineering drawings, compliance reviews and certification support. With exposure to manufacturing, quality and certification teams, this is an opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge while contributing directly to real-world aircraft modification projects.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with aerospace experience who wants to become a technical specialist, take ownership of projects, and build towards a more senior position.

The Role

• Develop and review 3D CAD models, mechanical designs and detailed engineering drawings for aircraft modifications and installations.
• Support FAA compliance and certification activities, including STC and PMA applications, while ensuring designs meet structural and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and certification teams, with occasional site visits to assess installations and resolve technical challenges.
• Benefit from hands-on training, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and opportunities to grow your technical responsibility and progress over time.

The Candidate

• Mechanical design engineering experience within the aviation or aerospace industry.
• Strong 3D CAD skills using CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar, alongside knowledge of aircraft structures, installations and manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to FAA regulations, STC/PMA certification, and basic stress analysis or FEA, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Words: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineer, Aircraft Design, Aircraft Modifications, Aircraft Installations, Mechanical Design, 3D CAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Engineering Drawings, Aircraft Structures, Structural Design, Stress Analysis, FEA, FAA Regulations, STC, Supplemental Type Certificate, PMA, Parts Manufacturer Approval, Aircraft Certification, Manufacturing Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, Aerospace Manufacturing

Reference Number: BBBH281396

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