The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing components and assemblies with a keen eye for structural integrity. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with RF Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver innovative and manufacturable products for our internal and external customers.
Our Benefits- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
- Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
- 401K Employer Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
- Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
- Generous Referral Program
The RoleThe primary responsibility of the Mechanical Engineer is to design and analyze component and assemblies, while ensuring structural integrity.
Key Responsibilities- Design hardware based on customer specifications using SolidWorks
- Closely collaborate with RF, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure design for manufacturability.
- Perform static and dynamic analyses (modal, static, random vibration, and thermoelastic) on designed hardware based on customer specifications using NEi/NX Nastran and Femap
- Work with QA to resolve non-conformances as they apply to design
- Create and maintain proper documentation associated with the design and analysis of the hardware
- Communicate technical information internally and with customers and vendors
- Support production and test of the hardware
- Troubleshoot hardware as needed
- Support R&D test and design activities
- Support the Sales Team with hours estimates and mockups for proposals
- Review and approve drawings using GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analysis where required
- Adhere to government regulations, industry standards and internal guidelines to produce quality hardware in a quality setting
- Participate in continuous improvement activities
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience- At least 2 years of related design experience within the aerospace industry required.
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
- SolidWorks or similar CAD experience desired.
- EPDM experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of ERP systems is desired.
- NEi/NX Nastran, Femap, or similar analysis software experience
- Familiarity with composite structural design
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
- Experience assembling and delivering technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management skills, particularly with respect to delivering engineering content necessary to support the production process.
