Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (NX CAD)

Saratech Inc; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company matching

Paid sick time

Job summary

Saratech Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support an aircraft derivative program in Waco, TX. The role focuses on designing, validating, and documenting mechanical systems and structures using NX CAD and 3D modeling, with emphasis on manufacturability and quality.

You will prepare engineering drawings, collaborate with manufacturing and stress teams, and contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Aircraft experience is required.
• Experience with airframe primary and secondary structures is a plus.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and configuration control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering and design activities for aircraft mechanical systems and structures.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using NX CAD.
• Create, review, and release engineering documentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Support design analysis, testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, stress analysis, and systems engineering.
• Evaluate and resolve engineering design issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet applicable performance, manufacturability, and quality requirements.
• Must be very proficient in the latest version of NX CAD.
• Must understand design principles and GD&T for part manufacturing.

Skills

NX CAD

3D modeling

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Configuration management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Saratech Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support an aircraft derivative program in Waco, TX. The role focuses on designing, validating, and documenting mechanical systems and structures using NX CAD and 3D modeling, with emphasis on manufacturability and quality.

You will prepare engineering drawings, collaborate with manufacturing and stress teams, and contribute to design reviews and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.