Mechanical Engineer

KIHOMAC

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or relevant field required
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a task area
  • Experience interpreting government 2D drawings
  • Proficient in NX and/or SolidWorks for modeling aerospace parts
  • Experience in composites manufacturing design preferred
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing is a plus
  • Ability to obtain security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical analysis for specific objectives involving limited variable investigation
  • Research and select materials based on customer requirements
  • Create ASME-compliant drawings from 3D models
  • Reverse engineer parts using standard inspection tools
  • Manage projects including procurement and fabrication synchronously with program timelines
  • Design aircraft components and conduct FEA for strength validation
  • Write detailed instructions for production and inspection tasks.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
Full Job Description
  • Perform technical analysis associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
  • Some exercise of judgment is required on task details and in making recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
  • Research and select materials based on customer's strength requirements or tooling requirements
  • Create drawings from 3D Models in accordance with ASME standards
  • Reverse engineer parts and assemblies using standard Machine Shop Inspection tools and equipment to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawings
  • Manage projects and coordinate all procurement and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
  • Utilize derived requirements to design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove sufficient strength
  • Select vendors based on capabilities and manage them throughout project's timeframe
  • Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes (ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP)
  • Support continuous improvement
  • Write detailed build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions to assist the production team
  • Identify root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for discrepancies and deficiency
  • Utilize the lean manufacturing approach to make the manufacturing process more efficient
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
  • Support organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
  • Perform duties under supervision of senior engineer(s)
  • Capable of following, performing, and recording the results of the execution of a test plan
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline required


Experience:
  • 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area
  • Experience with:
    • Reading and interpreting government 2D drawings
    • Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and other productsComposites manufacturing design preferred
  • Composites manufacturing design preferred
  • Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks and the ability to Model complex, lofted aerospace parts preferred
  • Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus


Security:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required


Physical Requirements:
  • Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
  • Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
  • Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
  • Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

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