Hydraulic Project Engineer

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring an Hydraulic Project Engineer for an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company in West Fargo, ND. In this hands-on role, you will lead the design, development, testing, and validation of hydraulic systems while coordinating across engineering, production, and customers.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in aerospace hydraulics, strong 3D CAD skills, and experience writing procedures. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work on-site in West Fargo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience with a focus on hydraulic systems.
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace components.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural assembly testing, including test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, aviation maintenance practices, and quality systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve hydraulic systems and components for aerospace applications.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with engineering, production, customers, and technicians.
• Author, update, review, and approve work instructions and technical documentation.
• Lead testing and validation activities, including test readiness reviews, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues and support resolution of non-conforming hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and test solutions to improve manufacturing and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Compensation: $115,000-$140,000 annually

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday-Friday

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring an Hydraulic Project Engineer for an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company in West Fargo, ND. In this role, you'll lead the design, development, testing, and validation of hydraulic systems for aerospace applications while managing projects that support quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working hands-on with advanced systems, and collaborating across technical teams, this could be an excellent career opportunity.

What You'll Do as an Hydraulic Project Engineer:

• Design, develop, and improve hydraulic systems and components for aerospace applications.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with engineering, production, customers, and technicians.
• Author, update, review, and approve work instructions and technical documentation.
• Lead testing and validation activities, including test readiness reviews, data analysis, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues and support resolution of non-conforming hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and test solutions to improve manufacturing and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.

What You Need to Bring to the Hydraulic Project Engineer Role:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of recent aerospace engineering experience with a focus on hydraulic systems.
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace components.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural assembly testing, including test equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong mechanical design and 3D CAD modeling skills.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, aviation maintenance practices, and quality systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off (PTO)
• sick leave
• 11 paid holidays
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• company-paid life insurance