Mechanical Design Engineer - Hydraulics & Controls

Howmet Aerospace; Kingston (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Excellent 401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Competitive wages

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a seasoned engineer in the United States to design and analyze hydraulic power units. You will create drawings, perform force and dynamic analyses, and manage prototypes through validation while maintaining documentation and coordinating with sales and field personnel.

This role requires 5+ years in engineering and hands-on CAD/FEA expertise, with ITAR compliance and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an engineering role.
• Working knowledge of CAD and computer technology.
• Working knowledge of FEA software.
• Project management skills – leading development and standardization of hydraulic power units.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings and working layouts of proposed designs.
• Performs analysis of forces, stresses, dynamics and critical performance parameters.
• Follows up drafting, detailing, prototype manufacture and performance evaluation as assigned.
• Participates in project reviews to evaluate progress or investigate problems.
• Maintains Engineering documentation in accordance with standards.
• Cooperates with Sales Personnel, System Specialists and other field and Divisional Personnel as needed.
• Support cost saving activities through design or process changes.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.
• Ensure all work activities comply with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA software

PLC programming

C programming

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a seasoned engineer in the United States to design and analyze hydraulic power units. You will create drawings, perform force and dynamic analyses, and manage prototypes through validation while maintaining documentation and coordinating with sales and field personnel.

This role requires 5+ years in engineering and hands-on CAD/FEA expertise, with ITAR compliance and US work authorization.