Design Engineer

Job Details

Job Title:

Design Engineer
Pay Rate: $65 /hr

Location:

Lansing, MI
Area Code: 517
ZIP Code: 48911

Start Date:

Right Away

Keywords: #Ground Test Design  #Design Engineer #Aerospace Jobs

Design Engineer responsible for supporting design functions across the product lifecycle of an assembly, including customer requirements, quoting, design development, customer approval, manufacturing, and service/repair. Design work encompasses the final assembly, all subcomponents, and support equipment for storage and handling. Responsibilities may include evaluating damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore components to acceptable requirements.

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of project assemblies using sound engineering principles and adhering to industry standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Function as a design/structures engineer for hybrid composite-metallic components used in engine testing stands.
• Provide design support throughout conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases, including validation, customer approval, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Select materials, determine laminate architecture, generate detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design sub-element components, including surface design.
• Assist in manufacturing process development with the engineering team and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers. Assist shop floor personnel as needed.
• Review and dispose of nonconforming material to technical requirements.
• Develop and validate repair processes in conjunction with the manufacturing team.
• Support vendor management through reviews of quotes and requests for modification of technical requirements.
• Challenge existing processes and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
• Provide engineering/technical support in a production environment.

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) university degree.
• 10+ years prior relevant experience.
• Experience developing technical ideas with internal/external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs.
• Experience with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Experience with mechanical and composite design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar).
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities.

• Advanced degree in engineering.
• Computer-aided design software experience:
  Creo / Windchill (preferred) or NX / Fiber
  
  SIM / Team Center.
• Computer-aided engineering software experience.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray, and other methods used in aerospace.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility.
• Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability, and quality control.
• Experience with configuration management.
• Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems).
• Experience in advanced composite and bonded structures design and manufacturing (organic/polymer matrix composites, fiber reinforcement, manufacturing methods, adhesives, surface preparation, etc.).

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