Aerospace Mechanical Engineer – Design & Analysis

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental or life insurance

401k Retirement Plan with companymatch

Education Reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Auburn, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced mechanical components for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves research, planning, and applying CAE tools to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

The successful candidate will rely on experience with FEA and CAD, collaborate with multiple departments, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar field.
• Fundamental engineering concepts related to product design and mentoring.
• Proficient with FEA and CAD tools.
• Willingness to occasional travel.
• ITAR/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and cost targets.
• Incorporate quality and manufacturability into designs.
• Support Kaizen and 5S to improve workflows.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation.
• Plan, estimate, and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Develop models and analyses meeting customer specs.
• Conduct design experiments and validate results.
• Provide IPT support with other disciplines.

Skills

Fluid Dynamics

Statics & Dynamics

Design of Mechanical Components

Vibration

Stress & Strain

Coatings

Heat Treating

Metallurgy

Strength of Materials

Drawing Layout / GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Ansys

Creo 3D Modeling

CAD Drafting

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Auburn, California is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced mechanical components for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves research, planning, and applying CAE tools to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

The successful candidate will rely on experience with FEA and CAD, collaborate with multiple departments, and support continuous improvement initiatives