Mechanical Design Engineer- Highland Heights, Ohio

heico; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO Aerospace, via Flight Specialties Components in Highland Heights, Ohio, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electro-mechanical designs and drawings. You will create detailed BOMs, collaborate with engineers, and apply GD&T to ensure precise communication of intent.

This role emphasizes fast-paced, aerospace-focused design and documentation practices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design experience, with strong CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; 5+ years of mechanical design preferred.
• Experience with drafting standards and 3D modeling required.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.24 drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 required.
• Aerospace materials, finishes, and design specs familiarity required.
• Ability to perform design simulations for strength and heat transfer using CAD software.
• Able to interpret technical docs for mechanical and electrical components.
• Able to model complex parametric geometries for CNC, stamping, injection molding.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.

Responsibilities

• Create detail and assembly drawings for mechanical and electrical designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Create bills of materials.
• Collaborate with project engineers and other team members to develop and refine design concepts
• Utilize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) techniques to accurately convey design intent
• Review and revise drawings based on feedback from engineering, quality, supplier, and manufacturing teams
• Record and track redlined drawings for incorporation of changes into subsequent drawing revisions
• Assist with keeping drawing templates up to date with latest standard practices

Skills

Detail & assembly drawings

GD&T understanding

3D modeling

CNC/mfg methods knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

CMM / measurement tools

Job description

HEICO Aerospace is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, a NYSE-traded company (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 65 years, HEICO has thrived by serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO Aerospace’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines. Our “work hard, play hard” approach creates a dynamic environment that challenges our team members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies” and 200 “Hot Shot Stocks”.

Flight Specialties Components Corp. (FSC), a subsidiary of HEICO Aerospace, is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to assist in the design of electro-mechanical components at our facility in Highland Heights, Ohio.

PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position reports directly to the FSC Engineering Manager, NPD.
• Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Create detail and assembly drawings for mechanical and electrical designs using computer-aided design (CAD) software
  • Create bills of materials
  • Collaborate with project engineers and other team members to develop and refine design concepts
  • Utilize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) techniques to accurately convey design intent
  • Review and revise drawings based on feedback from engineering, quality, supplier, and manufacturing teams
  • Measure mechanical characteristics on complex geometries using tools such as calipers, micrometers, 3D scanning machine, vision measurement system, coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
  • Document design changes via engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs)
  • Assist in the tracking of ECR/ECO review, approval, and closure
  • Work with internal Quality/Inspection to ensure design requirements are inspectable.
  • Record and track redlined drawings for incorporation of changes into subsequent drawing revisions
  • Assist with keeping drawing templates up to date with latest standard practices
• Perform other activities as assigned by management

EDUCATION / PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required and at least 5 years of mechanical design work experience is strongly preferred

• Experience with drafting standards and 3D modeling techniques is required
• Understanding of engineering drawing types per ASME Y14.24 and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 is required
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, finishes, and design specifications is required
• Experience with detail and assembly drawings is required
• Ability to perform design simulations to analyze characteristics such as strength, heat transfer using CAD software is required
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation for both mechanical and electrical/electronic components is required
• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis is required
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products is required
• Familiarity with aerospace electronics is preferred
• Ability to model complex parametric geometries and for various manufacturing methods including CNC machining, stamping, and injection molding is preferred
• Successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, will be detailed oriented, and will be safety conscious
• Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks and have the drive and ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required

This position will not require travel.

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to move up in a successful company. HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401K plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.