Senior Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Design Engineer

Bethpage, NY

Right Away

Direct Hire

$140,000 - $175,000 (Depending on Experience)

M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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