Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in United States

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As a global aerospace company at the forefront of technology development for aircraft electrification and electric propulsion systems, we are looking for a Senior Engineer to lead mechanical design on electronic/electrical products - either new products from concept through to entry into service or supporting existing products.

Role Requirements

Perform the mechanical design of Motors and electronic/electrical products. Ensure the mechanical design meets agreed customer specification requirements with regard to technical, cost, weight, reliability, environmental and maintainability criteria.

• Production of Design Schemes, including CAD models assemblies and 2D drawings for concept and detail designs.
• To ensure all appropriate analysis of the mechanical design is carried out, identify and minimise risk, and where appropriate specify additional test requirements to validate the design.
• Fully document the design, prepare design schemes and attend or conduct all necessary design reviews.
• Work within an integrated product team, liaising with appropriate specialist engineers (Stress, Materials, Integration, Manufacturing, etc.), and interpret relevant analysis/test data to understand and resolve issues.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure correct interpretation of design intent and provide guidance for improving quality of the product.
• Provide technical expertise to customers, project teams and other functional groups in support of new and mature products. Also to provide technical input in support of the selection and control of suppliers.
• Operate in accordance with Collins Aerospace procedures and lead the necessary design reviews. Be able to provide process guidance to more junior designers.
• Own work packages and be responsible for reporting on their progress and ensuring satisfactory milestone compliance with agreed targets to support project needs and timescales.
• Support project development, ensuring the technical integrity of the product and that it meets all performance, reliability, cost and safety requirements.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of technical leadership, experience in the design and development of rotating machinery or other similar areas.

• Should be educated to Degree (or equivalent level of qualification / experience) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering .
• Experience and good technical background in all aspects of motor and mechanical packaging of electronic products, including mechanical chassis design, PCB packaging, complex wiring and harness design within an aerospace environment (or acceptable equivalent).
• Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.
• Good analytical skills to assess and solve complex technical problems. Able to create and develop original ideas and make use of different specialist skills to achieve a satisfactory design solution.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, formally and informally with peer group, other team members, suppliers and customers.
• Good time management, proactive with the ability to plan work efficiently to meet agreed milestones.