Our client is a global leader in the Aerospace and Defense industry, focused on the design, development, and manufacture of products, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer.
Position Summary:
This position requires interactions with other engineering associates, suppliers, and applicable departmental assignees (production, sales, quality, program management, etc.) in a Concurrent Engineering environment to develop producible and economical design solutions.
Hands-on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation, prototype development, as well as product preparation activities is required.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Develops conceptual and detailed designs for Fluid Controls and Actuation Products.
- Designs highly engineered complex/challenging products according to internal and external requirements using best engineering practices.
- Supports technical decisions and direction for given project.
- Provides technical support for legacy products.
- Executes the work in accordance with good engineering practices to ensure a technically compliant and safe product that meets all applicable standards and statutory directives that apply to our industry and type of product.
- Supports in the technical writing, development, and execution of engineering documentation such as but not limited to Test Procedures and/or Test Reports.
- Provides sales and commercial support appropriate at all stages of the product’s lifecycle.
- Contributes to business improvement activities such as Kaizen events and Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
- Accountable for the development, analysis, and test of assigned products/projects.
- Supports production product troubleshooting, drawing updates and MRB activities.
- Makes informed decisions on design with the use of scientific mathematical analysis.
- Provides training and training material for the engineering team.
- Will mentor others and support the growth of the engineering team.
- Continuously improves technical know-how by reviewing technical publications, attending workshops, and participating in technical trainings.
Job Requirements:
- Proficient with SolidWorks (3D Modeling/Assembly & 2D Drawing), MathCAD, Simulink or Equivalent Engineering Software Tools.
- Experience in the design and development of Hydraulic and/or pneumatic products.
- Familiarity EPDM or other Product Data Management system (recommended).
- Commitment Driven – to meet or exceed agreed project timelines.
- Proficient with Technical Writing.
- Expert in conducting tolerance stack-ups.
- Familiarity with DFMEA, VAVE, DFM, DVP&R, CM and Risk Assessment.
- Expert in GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Hydraulic/Pneumatic component/system sizing experience required.
- Basic stress and flow analysis (classical and/or advanced tools).
- Experience with designing Hydraulic/Pneumatic test set-ups and test fixtures.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810; RTCA-DO-160(preferred).
- Knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, plastics, elastomers), manufacturing processes; post processing.
Education Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and 10 (+) years of relevant experience.
Salary: $106k - $160k (salary is commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401(K), life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Flexspend, Generous PTO and much more!!