Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the engineer will support development of approved aerospace products through design, analysis, testing and reporting.
Work Scope:
· Work as a member of the team to develop and design new products
· Interface with shop personnel for system and component design
· Write test plans and analysis reports to substantiate designs and show compliance with required regulations
· Conceptualize and setup computer, PC, based data acquisition systems for aerospace testing
· Be willing to maintain a flexible mindset to do whatever is required for the organization’s success.
Skills, Education, and Experience
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, similar field or equivalent knowledge and experience (EIT / PE licenses are a plus)
· Prefer previous experience with aerospace design, testing and analysis for FAA certified products
· Experience with solid modeling design, finite element analysis (FEA) and data acquisition software is a plus (especially Catia, Unigraphics, Nastran/Patran, LabView or Labtech)
· Must be well versed with windows based operating systems and software (Word, Excel etc.)
· Hands on person with problem solving abilities that will successfully interface with individuals on a company wide basis
· Technical skills in engineering and manufacturing technology
· Top notch organizational skills
· Strong customer orientation
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Commitment to company values
Successful candidates will exhibit the following attributes
· Well versed with computer analysis software and hardware
· Working knowledge of physical sciences, metallurgy and stress analysis techniques.
· Possess proactive, positive attitude and represent the company effectively in all situations
· Work effectively with all levels within our organization to resolve conflicting priorities and obtain cooperation to expediently achieve company goals
· Be tenacious, goal-oriented, and take the initiative as warranted while demonstrating sound judgment with project and people issues
· Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and responsibility as well as a commitment to company values and the organization
· Adapt easily to changing environment
· Be technically astute and work to meet the project schedule and budget requirements
· Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and self motivation with an action-oriented bias
· Work well independently as well as with others