Defense Product Design Lead: 3D Modeling & Compliance

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Development Engineer to serve as the technical lead on projects from concept through production for defense and aerospace products. You will create 3D models, select material specifications, and perform design trade studies to ensure design fidelity.

Responsibilities include interacting with customers and suppliers, leading problem solving and failure analysis, and guiding cost estimating and lifecycle activities. Strong GD&T knowledge and SolidWorks expertise are required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs.
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead on projects from concept through production.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements.
• Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements.
• Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction and prototype testing.
• Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities.
• Requirements generation, allocation and flow down.
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management.
• Coordinate project team technical tasks.
• Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity.
• Lead the project throughout the product development life cycle.

Skills

3D Solid Modeling

GD&T

Product Design

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Development Engineer to serve as the technical lead on projects from concept through production for defense and aerospace products. You will create 3D models, select material specifications, and perform design trade studies to ensure design fidelity.

Responsibilities include interacting with customers and suppliers, leading problem solving and failure analysis, and guiding cost estimating and lifecycle activities. Strong GD&T knowledge and SolidWorks expertise are required.