Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (Hands-on Lead)

US Cargo Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Cargo Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to interpret customer, regulatory, and internal requirements and develop mechanical/electro-mechanical designs for aerospace cargo loading systems. This role leads an integrated product team and drives new business while providing hands-on leadership during development.

Required qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred), 3+ years in similar roles, and proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar field
• Experience in the design of dynamic mechanical and electro-mechanical components and mechanisms for aerospace
• Proficiency in 3D CAD environment (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)
• Practical troubleshooting of mechanisms in the context of the development cycle
• Certification of mechanical and electro-mechanical components for civil or military aerospace applications
• Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) design and certification (including test and computation)
• Stress analysis
• Advanced CAD/manufacturing tools

Responsibilities

• Understand the customer requirements and track the compliance
• Design validation and verification (analysis, testing, reports)
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Maintain drawing list, technical reports, and task lists
• Review deviation requests, material reports, change requests
• Apply Design for cost/manufacture/assembly principles
• Participate and be "hands-on" in the troubleshooting of mechanical issues
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Stress analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

US Cargo Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to interpret customer, regulatory, and internal requirements and develop mechanical/electro-mechanical designs for aerospace cargo loading systems. This role leads an integrated product team and drives new business while providing hands-on leadership during development.

Required qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred), 3+ years in similar roles, and proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and