Mechanical Design Engineer

US Cargo Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Cargo Systems seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for aerospace. The ideal candidate will lead product teams, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, while actively participating in hands-on troubleshooting and design efforts. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative solutions in aerospace cargo systems.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Experience in designing mechanical and electro-mechanical components for aerospace is essential.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks and AutoCAD is expected.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and ensure compliance.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Engage in troubleshooting of mechanical issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical design

Stress analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Summary of Position:

The mechanical design engineer is responsible for interpreting customer, regulatory and internal process requirements, and developing the mechanical and electro-mechanical design at US Cargo Systems for commercial and military aerospace cargo loading systems. The mechanical design engineer will be the heart of an integrated product team that is tasked with generating new business on behalf of the organization. The mechanical design engineer is expected to provide the necessary leadership to the integrated product team members.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand the customer requirements and track the compliance
• Design validation and verification (analysis, testing, reports)
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Maintain drawing list, technical reports, and task lists
• Review deviation requests, material reports, change requests
• Apply Design for cost/manufacture/assembly principles
• Participate and be "hands on" in the troubleshooting of mechanical issues
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual applying for this position must show a keen interest in mechanical and electro-mechanical design, materials science, stress analysis, state of the art manufacturing technologies, and going hands-on when necessary. In addition, the individual must show an interest in pushing beyond the envelope of current designs.

Minimum

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in the design of dynamic mechanical and electro-mechanical components and mechanisms for aerospace
• Proficiency in 3D CAD environment (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA)
  
  

Preferred

• Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field of study.
• Practical troubleshooting of mechanisms in the context of the development cycle
• Certification of mechanical and electro-mechanical components for civil or military aerospace applications
• Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) design and certification (including test and computation)
• Stress analysis
• Advanced CAD/manufacturing tools
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. US Cargo Systems will require proof of status before employment.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maneuvers in, around, under, and about factory and/or laboratory equipment on a regular and continuous basis
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Travel required up to 15%
• Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a time
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environment characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.