Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with strong analytic and design skills, who also enjoys the hands-on aspects of building and prototyping. The candidate should be comfortable with fast paced technical projects, and with defining their own requirements. We are looking for a motivated problem solver who can communicate clearly and work well in a team.

• Detailed metallic part design & analysis
• Detailed design of composite structures
• 3D printed and injection molded plastic part design
• Work with Finite Element Analysis partners to analyze and optimize structural design.
• Manage design projects to cost, schedule, and performance targets
• Manage large assembly models in CAD, and implement best practice top-down modelling practices
• Generate product and sub-system requirements
• Fabricate and test prototypes
• Interface with vendors to manufacture designs you create
• Generate fully and minimally dimensioned drawings as required
• Generate and maintain BOMs
• Prepare design presentations and summaries to document work.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding what actions need to be taken and completing the required tasks while seeking the perspective of others as required.

• Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Degrees and Professional Licensing are a plus
• 5+ years experience in a related mechanical engineering role
• Composite experience; part design and bonded composite/metallic structures
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques; composites molding, machining, 3D printing
• Hands on experience building and prototyping your own designs.
• Highly familiar with aircraft or unmanned aircraft (UAV, UAS, drone) design
• Position requires some domestic travel
• Must have U.S. person status

• Solidworks, NX (2+ years experience minimum)
• Finite Element Analysis - Solidworks Simulation or other similar software
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Matlab or Octave experience a plus
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project
• Familiarity with hand tools used for light prototyping (drills, dremels, etc)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years' of industry experience
• Strong knowledge of aircraft design principles
• Strong knowledge of composite part design & manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of mechanical parts and computer-aided design