Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace & Hydraulics

Location:

Westbury, NY

Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Schedule:

1st Shift | 40-50 Hours per Week

About the Opportunity

Join an industry-leading aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs, develops, tests, and manufactures precision hydraulic and fuel system components used in commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters, turbine engines, and space applications.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through testing, qualification, and production. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong mechanical design background who wants hands-on involvement in new product development, engineering analysis, manufacturing support, and customer-facing technical projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to develop highly engineered aerospace components while gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design & Product Development
  • Develop conceptual designs from customer requirements and engineering specifications.
  • Lead product development efforts from initial concept through production release.
  • Create detailed engineering drawings, models, documentation, and technical data packages.
  • Design mechanical components, hydraulic systems, fuel system components, and aerospace hardware.
  • Support production readiness and manufacturing implementation activities.
• Engineering Analysis
  • Perform and document engineering analyses including:
    Tolerance stack-up studies, Structural analysis, Hydraulic analysis, Dynamic analysis, Vibration analysis, Root cause investigations, Design verification activities
• Qualification Testing & Validation
  • Develop qualification test plans and procedures.
  • Support and oversee testing activities including:
    Shock testing, Vibration testing, Environmental testing, Endurance testing
  • Analyze test data and develop technical reports.
  • Work closely with engineering and quality teams to validate product performance.
• Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for customers.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, testing, and engineering teams.
  • Support troubleshooting efforts for both new and legacy products.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Education Required :
  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• 3+ years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Solid Works or comparable CAD software.
• Experience designing mechanical systems, components, or assemblies.
• Experience with hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting products through design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and task management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience designing or supporting hydraulic system components.
• Knowledge of aerospace mechanical parts and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing qualification test procedures.
• Experience supporting:
  Shock Testing, Vibration Testing, Environmental Testing, Endurance Testing
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
• ANSYS or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working directly with customers on technical projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The strongest candidates will have experience in one or more of the following environments:
  Aerospace Manufacturing, Defense Manufacturing, Aircraft Components, Hydraulic Systems, Fuel Systems, Mechanical Testing…