Mechanical Engineer (Level III-IV) - Aerospace Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer (III - IV) - Aerospace
Work for one of the most dynamic and fastest growing Aerospace companies in California. With a great leadership team, incredible employee appreciation and undeniable chances to grow – look what we have to offer you!

In person position M-F
COMPANY PROFILE:

• A dynamic, fast-growing and highly innovative privately held small business headquartered Southern California.
• With a 50+ year history, company supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. With a unique business model building quality product that our warfighters can depend on by supporting every branch of the US Military.
• Employing over five hundred of the most talented people in the industry

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Generous employer contributed comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at competitive rates and lower premiums.
• Employer contributed 401k savings plan.
• Complimentary Life Insurance and much more!

ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
In the role of Mechanical Engineer III-IV, you will perform detail design development and modification of mechanical system installations while being the lead in the following areas:

• Lead in much of the operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer.
• Lead and directs activities to validate and verify mechanical and system requirements.
• Responsible in creating Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and/or Request for Variance (RFV) along with an engineering analysis to the customer.
• Oversees documentation of hardware related issues.

This position requires a strong background in Aerospace Manufacturing with a major emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies, and must have experience with military or commercial aviation. This position requires extensive experience in manufacturing/machining of large complex metallic components, connectors, and electromechanical components experience. Knowledge of airborne weapon systems and /or weapon carriage equipment is strongly desirable. Must also have MRB Authority experience.
Additional Responsibilities:

• Assessing and resolving product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
• Working with and directing cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and develop dispositions for complex design non-conformances.
• Supports the development, maintenance or modification of system, component, and installation designs/proposals to provide design documentation.
• Contributes to supplier development, test and production activities and directs the supplier to optimize integration and achieve program goals.
• Supports proposal preparation and new business development efforts.
• Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced environment in groups or individually.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• 6 + years of engineering experience. 10 years + level IV.
• Proficiency in Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) using ASME Y14.5-LATEST standard and stack-up analysis is a Must.
• Possess strong written and verbal business communication, excellent problem solving, organizational skills and including the ability to work well within a team and others is a Must.
• Material Review Board (MRB) in an aerospace Manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing Methods - Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems) for aerospace requirements.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in creation of design concepts using hand sketches, and CAD tools & CAD experience in CATIA (preferred) and PDM Smart Team-plus.
• Must be able to perform basic measurement and inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of Military standards (MIL-SPEC) and compliance rules and regulations mandated under the following quality and governmental standards: AS9100 & ITAR.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, master’s or PhD a plus.
• In person position M-F.