Design Engineer

Arkwin Industries, Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkwin Industries, Inc. in Bethpage, NY designs and manufactures hydraulic and flight-system components for aerospace markets. We seek a Design Engineer to lead new product design and support development and qualification efforts.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering, requires 2–5 years of hydraulic design experience and a Mechanical Engineering degree, and offers opportunities to influence production readiness and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of product design experience for hydraulic components.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical background.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligible for U.S. government authorizations and able to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product design and development activities under guidance of senior engineers.
• Ensure production readiness and delivery of drawings, documents, and related data for assigned projects.
• Perform tolerance studies and structural/hydraulic/dynamic analyses.
• Develop qualification test plans and procedures.
• Serve as primary technical customer interface for new products.
• Support transition to production and fielded product issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Strong analytical background

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Arkwin Industries (www.arkwin.com) in Bethpage, NY (Long Island) designs and manufactures hydraulic and fuel system components for both the commercial and military aerospace markets. Arkwin’s products are used on fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft, turbine engines, and many other applications. Arkwin is part of the TransDigm Group Inc. See www.TransDigm.com for more information.

Position

Design Engineer

Reports To

Director of Engineering

Position Summary

Lead the design and development of new aircraft hydraulic products for various business unit applications. Provide technical support and direction for component development testing and qualification and support production efforts and productivity goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead new product design and development activities under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Vice President of Engineering and Quality, and other engineering staff.
• Responsible for the production readiness and delivery of all drawings, documents, and related data associated with assigned projects
• Responsible for analytical functions related to new product development including but not limited to tolerance studies, structural analysis (including finite element analysis), hydraulic analysis and dynamic analysis
• Develop qualification test plans and procedures
• Serves as primary technical customer interface for new products
• Supports transition to production efforts
• Provides technical support and direction for qualification test efforts
• Provides technical support and direction for fielded product related issues

Job Qualifications Requirements/Experience

• 2-5 years of product design experience for hydraulic components or related field
• Mechanical Engineering degree required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical background required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Arkwin is an EEO employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.