Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

The individual will prepare design data for mechanical aircraft parts and systems using reverse engineering practices and coordinate with certification and material engineers along with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives. They ensure that design features are consistent with functional performance and safety requirements for the aircraft system installation and with standard manufacturing practices. Additionally, the engineer investigates in-service equipment failures to determine root cause and develops repairs to return parts to service. This requires close communication with the engineering and sales teams to evaluate new project feasibility.
Draft sketches and models of parts
Conduct dimensional inspection of sample parts
Prepare detailed dimensional analysis reports
Research part function, failure modes, and operating conditions
Determine appropriate material and performance specifications based on material analyses and testing
Develop tolerance limits based on dimensional data, manufacturing capabilities, and part function
Perform stress, fatigue, and structural analyses to support repair and design decisions
Evaluate fits, tolerances, and surface treatments for machined, formed, and composite components
Prepare production drawings using industry standards
Troubleshoot failed in-service equipment to develop repair procedures for return to service
Provide engineering support for procurement, manufacturing, receiving, and certification of parts
Create technical documents using FAA guidelines and regulations
Work with Designated Engineering Representatives to deliver complete certification packages to the FAA
5+ years of full-time relevant work experience (design, manufacturing, quality)

• CAD/3D modeling design experience
• Familiarity with aerospace specifications and processes
• Experience and/or familiarity with reverse engineering a plus
• Working knowledge of machining, forming, casting, and other manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with material properties, heat treatment, and surface finishing processes (plating, coatings, anodizing)
• Experience with structural, stress, or fatigue analysis for mechanical components a plus
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or mechanical aircraft systems is preferred
• Demonstrated general knowledge of drafting standards
• Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office applications, Adobe Acrobat
• Skilled in writing technical documents
• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Salary position commensurate with experience, bonus based on company and individual performance
We offer medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; full time workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.
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