Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Bethpage, NY
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Expectations: $140,000 - $175,000 (Depending on Experience)
Work Hours: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Senior Design Engineer Job Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and development of new aircraft hydraulic products for various aerospace applications.
* Develop conceptual designs from customer specifications to support proposal and new business opportunities.
* Assume full technical responsibility for assigned new product development projects from concept through production release.
* Prepare and deliver all engineering drawings, documents, specifications, and related technical data required for production readiness.
* Perform engineering analyses including tolerance studies, structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), hydraulic analysis, and dynamic analysis.
* Develop qualification test plans, procedures, and supporting documentation for product validation efforts.
* Serve as the primary technical interface with customers for both new and existing product lines.
* Provide technical support and guidance to assigned business units throughout the product lifecycle.
* Coordinate engineering efforts associated with transitioning new products into production.
* Support manufacturing, quality, and operations teams in resolving technical issues and improving product performance.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and department personnel.
* Support qualification testing activities and analyze test results to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
* Investigate and resolve fielded product issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project schedules, cost objectives, and company productivity goals.
* Work independently on complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
* Minimum of 8 years of product design experience involving hydraulic components, hydraulic systems.
* Strong analytical background with experience performing engineering calculations and technical evaluations.
* Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), hydraulic analysis, and tolerance stack-up studies.
* Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through production.
* Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop practical engineering solutions.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customers.
* Experience supporting qualification testing and product certification efforts.
* Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Aerospace or aircraft hydraulic system experience.
* Experience supporting FAA, military, or aerospace qualification requirements.
* Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes.
* Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:
* Exposure to high noise levels from operating machinery.
* Exposure to manufacturing environments including fumes, dust, and mist.
* Potential skin exposure to oils, lubricants, and cutting fluids.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided.