Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Vale Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan With Discretionary Con

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

Vale Group in New York seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead cost estimating for complex aerospace quotes. You will review requests, develop tooling layouts, and refine estimates as requirements evolve, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, competitive bids.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, CATIA proficiency, advanced Excel modeling, and familiarity with aerospace production processes, GD&T, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP systems. On-site in NY with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, ideally aerospace or aviation.
• CATIA proficiency, advanced Excel modeling skills, and knowledge of aerospace production processes.
• Defense contracting, GD&T, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review quote requests and technical data to prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, components, tooling, and specialty processes.
• Develop production plans and tooling layouts; refine estimates as requirements change.
• Collaborate with proposal leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, competitive quotes on time.

Skills

Aerospace Manufacturing

Cost Estimating

Composite Layup

Sheet Metal Forming

Adhesive Bonding

Precision Machining

Welding

Lean Manufacturing

Automation

Six Sigma

GD&T

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or related field

Tools

CATIA

Advanced Excel Modeling

ERP/MRP

Job description

Review customer quote requests and technical data, determine build methods and materials, and prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, components, tooling, and specialty processes. Develop production plans and conceptual tooling layouts, refine and validate estimates as requirements change, and collaborate with proposal leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, competitive quotes on time.

Requirements:

Requires 10 or more years of mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or aviation, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent extensive experience may be considered. Candidates need CATIA proficiency, advanced Excel modeling skills, knowledge of aerospace production processes and technical documentation, and strong estimating and analytical abilities; defense contracting, GD&T, Six Sigma, and ERP/MRP experience are advantageous.

Key Skills:

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Cost Estimating
• Composite Layup
• Sheet Metal Forming
• Adhesive Bonding
• Precision Machining
• Welding
• CATIA
• Advanced Excel Modeling
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Parametric Pricing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Automation
• GD&T
• Six Sigma

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan With Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays