Component Engineer - Aerospace - Melville, NY

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI in New York seeks a Component Engineer with aerospace/defense experience to select, qualify, and manage critical components for new and existing programs. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will review drawings and datasheets, conduct qualification tests, support root cause analysis, and drive obsolescence and sourcing changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Experience with component qualification and lifecycle management.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Select and approve electronic/mechanical components for new and existing programs.
• Conduct component qualification and validation.
• Review drawings, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Support root cause analysis for component failures.
• Manage lifecycle activities including obsolescence and sourcing changes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers.

Skills

Component engineering

Aerospace experience

Lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIDEP knowledge

Job description

This Component Engineer role is ideal for an engineer with aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing experience who enjoys component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management. You'll work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure critical electronic and mechanical components meet performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting both new and existing programs.

My client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation supporting highly regulated aerospace, defence, and advanced technology markets. They are committed to innovation, quality, and reliability, developing products that require rigorous engineering standards and technical excellence. The company offers engineers the opportunity to work on complex programmes while contributing to products that support critical applications worldwide.

Description

• Select, evaluate, and approve electronic and mechanical components for new product development and existing programmes.
• Conduct component qualification, validation, and technical assessments to ensure performance and reliability.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for component-related failures and non-conformances.
• Manage component lifecycle activities, including obsolescence, alternate sourcing, engineering changes, and PCN/GIDEP notifications.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve technical and production challenges.

Profile

A successful 'Component Engineer' should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience within aerospace, defence, aviation, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of component engineering, product qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards related to aerospace, electrical, or mechanical components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with experience supporting cross-functional engineering teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of $100,000-$130,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence engineering programmes.
• Exposure to component qualification, reliability engineering, and product lifecycle management.
• Collaborative environment with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Clear opportunities for technical growth, career advancement, and professional development.
• Stable, long-term position supporting highly engineered products in a growing industry.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.