Mechanical Design Engineer- Highland Heights, Ohio

Mechanical Design Engineer

Flight Specialties Components Corp. (FSC), a subsidiary of HEICO Aerospace, is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to assist in the design of electro-mechanical components at our facility in Highland Heights, Ohio.

Prime Responsibilities

• This position reports directly to the FSC Engineering Manager, NPD.
• Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Create detail and assembly drawings for mechanical and electrical designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Create bills of materials
• Collaborate with project engineers and other team members to develop and refine design concepts
• Utilize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) techniques to accurately convey design intent
• Review and revise drawings based on feedback from engineering, quality, supplier, and manufacturing teams
• Measure mechanical characteristics on complex geometries using tools such as calipers, micrometers, 3D scanning machine, vision measurement system, coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
• Document design changes via engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Assist in the tracking of ECR/ECO review, approval, and closure
• Work with internal Quality/Inspection to ensure design requirements are inspectable.
• Record and track redlined drawings for incorporation of changes into subsequent drawing revisions
• Assist with keeping drawing templates up to date with latest standard practices
• Perform other activities as assigned by management

Education / Prior Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required and at least 5 years of mechanical design work experience is strongly preferred

• Experience with drafting standards and 3D modeling techniques is required
• Understanding of engineering drawing types per ASME Y14.24 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 is required
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, finishes, and design specifications is required
• Experience with detail and assembly drawings is required
• Ability to perform design simulations to analyze characteristics such as strength, heat transfer using CAD software is required
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation for both mechanical and electrical/electronic components is required
• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis is required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products is required
• Familiarity with aerospace electronics is preferred
• Ability to model complex parametric geometries and for various manufacturing methods including CNC machining, stamping, and injection molding is preferred
• Successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, will be detailed oriented, and will be safety conscious
• Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks and have the drive and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required

This position will not require travel.

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to move up in a successful company. HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401K plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

H EICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.