Mechanical Design Engineer

Bauer; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bauer aircraft component test and support equipment are used worldwide by a wide range of commercial and military customers. The Mechanical Design Engineer designs test rigs, tooling, and related hardware, focusing on pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and vendors is essential to deliver robust layouts, drawings, and validated equipment while maintaining engineering records for quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Experience with design standards and manufacturing/quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs, hydraulics and pneumatics schematics.
• Create equipment layout drawings.
• Produce manufacturing drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Support validation and demonstration of equipment and tools.
• Maintain engineering records for quality systems.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Developing Concepts

Splines

Bearings

Seals

Gears

Hydraulic Fittings

Machining Knowledge

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

BSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Visual ERP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for design of aviation test and ground support equipment and the respective tooling/mechanics associated with the equipment. This activity will include pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical design and analysis. Strong teamwork and communication skills are required to succeed as the mechanical design engineer will be required to collaborate with other engineers, manufacturing, quality, and vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

include, but not limited to:

• Create mechanical designs, hydraulics schematics, and pneumatics schematics


• Create equipment layout drawings


• Create manufacturing drawings for parts and assemblies


• Support functional validation and demonstration of equipment and tools


• Create and maintain engineering records in support of quality systems

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Ability to analyze, challenge and change processes, as needed, to create a more efficient and more positive environment and culture


• Knowledge of:


• Mechanical Design


• Developing Concepts


• Splines


• Bearings


• Seals


• Gears


• Hydraulic Fitting Connections


• In-depth understanding of machining techniques, processes and geometric tolerance


• Exceptional teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills


• Strong foundation in PC skills; Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, databases, MRP/ERP systems (Visual ERP system knowledge a plus)


• CAD experience in SolidWorks modeling is essential


• US Persons Only due to ITAR requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent. BSME preferred.


• Knowledge of, or experience with, design standards including GD&T


• Knowledge of, or experience with, manufacturing and quality processes

Bauer aircraft component test and support equipment is in use around the world by a wide range of commercial and military customers. Our customers rely not only on our equipment, but on our technical expertise. For over 110 years, Bauer has built a culture that focuses on passion, productivity, and growth opportunities for our dedicated employees. We consider our employees to be our greatest asset which is why we foster an environment in which our employees are always learning, growing, and developing within their careers. If you have what it takes – the skills, passion, and dedication – we invite you to build your career at Bauer.