Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer – NPI & Prototyping

Actalent; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document mechanical components for aerospace fuel systems. You will create 3D models and drawings in CREO, apply GD&T, and support NPI with manufacturing input on tooling and assembly.

You will work on DFMEA inputs, DFMA improvements, and on-site production floor collaboration to optimize line efficiency and lean performance, while maintaining high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience for aerospace fuel systems or similar complex mechanical products.
• Proficient CAD with CREO; detail-oriented documentation skills.
• Experience with GD&T applications on components and assemblies.
• Familiarity with DFA/DFM concepts and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create new mechanical component designs and documentation for aerospace fuel system applications.
• Develop 3D models and drawings using CREO for housings, valves, pumps, and servo valves.
• Apply GD&T and standards to define designs and control tolerances.
• Perform dimensional stack-up analyses with team to ensure fit and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to address tooling, fixturing, and automation challenges.
• Provide feedback on production floor to improve line efficiency and lean performance.
• Support DFMEA inputs and documentation; contribute to NPI projects.

Skills

CREO CAD

GD&T

Windchill PLM

3D Modeling

NPI support

Education

Bachelor's degree not required

Tools

CREO CAD

Windchill PLM

Job description

Actalent in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and document mechanical components for aerospace fuel systems. You will create 3D models and drawings in CREO, apply GD&T, and support NPI with manufacturing input on tooling and assembly.

You will work on DFMEA inputs, DFMA improvements, and on-site production floor collaboration to optimize line efficiency and lean performance, while maintaining high-quality documentation.