Lead Mechanical Engineer

RoShay Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RoShay Services seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in aircraft structures to oversee design, analysis, and documentation of primary and secondary aircraft components. The role involves 3D CAD design, collaboration with production, and release of drawings within schedule and budget.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in aircraft structural design, proficiency in 3D CAD and MS Office, and eligibility for security clearance. Travel and work in hangar environments are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) with extensive related experience or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years in aircraft structural design and modifications.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD programs and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft structures using 3D CAD tools, ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards.
• Collaborate with production to interpret and implement engineering drawings.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings within schedule and budget constraints.
• Generate bids for change orders and new pursuits.
• Review designs with peers, management, and customers, providing technical guidance.
• Work in aircraft and hangar environments, with physical tasks such as climbing and working inside aircraft.
• Maintain security clearance eligibility and travel as needed.

Skills

3D CAD

MS Office

DoD clearance

Military design standards

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in aircraft structures

involving the development, analysis, and documentation of primary and secondary aircraft components.

Key Responsibilities

• Design aircraft structures using 3D CAD tools, ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards.
• Collaborate with production to interpret and implement engineering drawings.
• Prepare and release engineering drawings within schedule and budget constraints.
• Generate bids for change orders and new pursuits.
• Review designs with peers, management, and customers, providing technical guidance.
• Work in aircraft and hangar environments, with physical tasks such as climbing and working inside aircraft.
• Maintain security clearance eligibility and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) with extensive related experience or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years in aircraft structural design and modifications.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD programs and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance and knowledge of military design standards.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and mentoring team members.

This role offers opportunities to work on diverse aerospace projects, advancing technical expertise in a dynamic environment dedicated to national security and technological innovation.