Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Integration Technology, LP; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Integration Technology, LP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team of design engineers creating large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. You will design tooling, lead drawing releases, and coordinate with suppliers to meet stringent requirements.

You will work with CATIA and NX in a fast-paced environment, perform sizing, and support NPI through production. A BS in mechanical engineering and 3+ years in heavy machinery or aerospace tooling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in heavy machine design or aerospace tooling/automation.
• Manufacturing and machine shop background preferred.
• Experience with CATIA V5, NX or equivalent tools.
• FEA software experience (Ansys or Femap) preferred.
• Must be able to obtain/hold a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and precision manufacturing.
• Provide support for new product introductions to manufacturing.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings per requirements.
• Follow design procedures and complete required documentation.
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to resolve engineering problems.
• Ensure changes, DCNs, and as-built information are reflected on drawings.
• Support stress analysis input and component sizing.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and ITAR requirements.

Skills

Drawings & schematics

CAD software

Initiative & drive

Fabrication concepts

Engineering design

FEA software

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

3+ years heavy machine design/aerospace tooling

Manufacturing background preferred

FEA software experience (Ansys/Femap)

Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER

Ansys or Femap

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer is an active participant in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, start-up, and commissioning of very large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. They will work with other Design Engineers to concept, develop and design conventional and automated tooling systems and customized machine tools for the aerospace industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and other precision manufacturing industries.
• Prioritize project goals related to the mechanical design engineering department.
• Provide support for new product introduction to manufacturing.
• Creates and revises 3D designs and 2D drawings in accordance with internal and/or customer requirements.
• Self-checks and reviews all designs and drawings prior to final release to checking.
• Follows design procedures, fills out required forms and closes all actions associated with internal and customer design processes.
• Possess required experience, skills and attributes for assigned level in engineering, technology, (software) tools, and personal & leadership on the Engineering Skills Matrix.
• Engineering – In training for concepting and stress; trained but needs support in design and technical publications, can work autonomously to create drawings.
• Technologies – In training for machine design and integration; trained but needs support in jigs & tools, platforms, and operations.
• Software Tools – Trained but needs support in CATIA and GURU.
• Personal & leadership – In training for ability to lead, customer interface, requirements management and scheduling & estimation; trained but needs support in process-based thinking.
• Fields telephone calls from build suppliers and shop personnel for mechanical design engineering problems and associated issues.
• Ensure all changes, DCNs, and as-built information is incorporated on drawings.
• Select, record, file, and maintain all component information for concepts and designs.
• Perform component and material sizing for designs; requests and provides input to cognizant stress analysis engineers.
• Understand and follow safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adhere to the Quality System and participates in Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Three or more years related experience in one or more of the following: Heavy Machine Design, Structural Design Aerospace Tooling Assembly Systems and Automation.
• Manufacturing and machine shop background or relevant experience preferred.
• CAD Software Knowledge:
• CATIA V5, NX or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.)
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (Ansys or Femap is preferred)
• Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a Secret security clearance.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Read and understand drawings and schematics (ie: electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Use computer-aided design (CAD).
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Familiar with a variety of fabrication concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, fixtures, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Knowledge of engineering and programming including electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Highly motivated and keen to work in a fast-paced organization.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, act and deliver results, exercising high level judgment in the absence of explicit direction.

Work Conditions:

• Indoor, Office environment. Temperature controlled.

Exposure Types:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position can involve travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

AIT Safety

AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment.

AIT Quality

It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

AIT Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Security Clearance Statement

This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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