Mechanical/AM Engineer

University of Dayton Research Institute; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute in Warner Robins, Georgia seeks a Mechanical/AM Engineer to lead aerospace sustainment product development, blending additive manufacturing with conventional methods. You will perform reverse engineering, CAD design, 2D drawings with GD&T, and provide FEA support, while driving the project as Product Owner in an agile, team-based environment.

Required: 5+ years in engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong communication; U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering role.
• 5+ years CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred.
• 2+ years product development.
• Experience with GD&T in 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer component designs.
• CAD design and 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Provide FEA analysis support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify parts.

Skills

5+ years exp

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelors in ME/Aerospace

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Position Summary

Lead innovative product development for aerospace sustainment by combining additive manufacturing, advanced engineering analysis, and end-to-end product ownership. We invite qualified applicants to apply for our Warner Robins, Georgia opening as a Mechanical/AM Engineer.

The position is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and will focus on product development efforts using both Additive Manufacturing (AM) and conventional manufacturing methods. This role supports sustainment activities for aerospace and other equipment components. At a high level, tasks include reverse engineering, CAD design, 2D drawing with focus on application of GD&T, analysis and simulation for selected components. As well, this engineer will be responsible for the overall development effort as a "Product Owner" following all product development process steps for the project and collaborate with various groups for manufacture and qualification test, through project completion. As well, this role is responsible for providing FEA analysis support to other team members. Other efforts include but are not limited to development and delivery of training materials as needed, participate in various technical challenges and team support activities. This role will be working in a highly agile environment and therefore, being a team player and having flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail are key to success.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5+ years of experience working in an engineering role
• 5+ years of experience with Computer Aided Design software, preferably SolidWorks.
• 5+ years of practical experience in 2D drawing generation, including application of GD&T
• 2+ years of product development experience
• Practical experience reverse-engineering products/projects
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, thermoforming, etc
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to perform extensive research, catalogue findings during development activities, and write reports for both internal and external use
• Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills with coworkers and clients at all levels
• Self-motivation with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on US government contract
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

An R3 must meet all R2 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below.

• 10+ years of experience in related field
• 8+ years of experience using CAD, preferably SolidWorks

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. Degree in engineering
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing, including print file generation
• Experience with FEA (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience with Model Based Definition generation
• 8+ years of experience in product development

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.