Mechanical Design Engineer 2

APPLIED COMPOSITES, Inc.$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Proficient in CAD and 3D modeling
  • Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, and thermodynamics
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Simcenter preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in GD&T and drafting
  • Effective communication skills for technical discussions

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in design and testing of mechanical and composite structures
  • Define product requirements and create designs through simulation testing
  • Develop and integrate mechanical components using CAD
  • Collaborate with the Mechanical Engineering Team to meet engineering standards
  • Analyze problems and apply standard practices for solutions
  • Enhance existing designs while resolving mechanical engineering issues
  • Implement improvements in composite manufacturing processes
  • Perform value analysis during product design to optimize costs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Life insurance options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and developmental opportunities
Full Job Description
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Engineer 2, Mechanical who will provide extended expertise in developing, designing and testing a wide range of aerospace composites and mechanical products to meet stringent requirements and specifications. Performs mechanical development and integration assignments.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides extended expertise in the design, development, testing of mechanical components & Composite Structures
  • Participates in engineering activities to define product requirements, create designs, perform simulation testing and validation of final hardware components
  • Performs mechanical component development and integration, while using Computer-Aided-Design concepts
  • Works as part of the Mechanical Engineering Team to meet high level of engineering standards per design specifications
  • Uses existing procedures to solve a range of problems; analyzes information and standard practices to make judgments
  • Solves a variety of mechanical engineering issues and improves existing designs
  • Improve and implement composite manufacturing processes
  • Performs value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs
  • Other responsibilities as assigned


Job Specifications:

Education: Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years' Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience

Skills:
  • Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving
  • Proficient with CAD and 3D modeling
  • Advanced knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering (mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis and electricity)
    • Should have direct experience in performing a variety structural and or thermal analysis of composite hardware and structures
  • Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
  • Prior experience with Siemens NX and Simcenter highly preferred
  • Strong GD&T and drafting skills Required
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
  • Experience with composite design and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to manage an engineering project on time and within budget
  • Support larger company goals and or engineering requests


Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

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