Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer — Space Bearings

Schaeffler; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Schaeffler Academy training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corporation in Danbury, CT, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace) to drive precision bearing design and collaboration with customers and internal teams.

You will develop cost-effective aerospace solutions, create 3D models and drawings, and produce manufacturing documentation while ensuring compliance with export controls and US regulations. Join our team to advance materials and technology in a global aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of design experience in aerospace manufacturing or space applications.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Solid Edge or Creo for orthographic drawings, 3D modeling, and analysis.
• Experience with PLM software.
• In-depth knowledge of bearing design and performance characteristics.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to write clear shop-floor work instructions.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Access.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; US Person for export controls.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to expand market share in aerospace and space bearing sectors.
• Develop cost-effective product solutions with aerospace OEMs, system suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams.
• Support manufacturability, production processes, and continuous improvement with shop-floor teams.
• Translate customer requirements into precise specifications and manage release processes.
• Perform computational analyses of bearing designs for customer-driven development and ongoing support.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, and manufacturing documentation.
• Prepare production-ready drawings and clear shop-floor work instructions.
• Coordinate drawing reviews, revisions, and releases with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Support introduction of new technologies and materials; present test data to customers.
• Establish partnerships with local universities to test new technologies.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

PLM software experience

Bearing design knowledge

Shop-floor work instructions

Teamwork & communication

MS Office & MS Access

US work authorization

Export Control compliance (US Person)

Aerospace design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace, or Metallurgical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Creo

Job description

Schaeffler Aerospace USA Corporation in Danbury, CT, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace) to drive precision bearing design and collaboration with customers and internal teams.

You will develop cost-effective aerospace solutions, create 3D models and drawings, and produce manufacturing documentation while ensuring compliance with export controls and US regulations. Join our team to advance materials and technology in a global aerospace environment.