Mechanical Engineer

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer to develop and document mechanical systems for military or commercial aviation.

You will lead detailed design, assemblies, and drawings in CATIA, validate system requirements, and support production with technical guidance. Expect a senior scope with cross-functional leadership, participation in design reviews, and adherence to AS9100/ITAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of design/analysis experience in aerospace (military or commercial aviation preferred).
• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods and fabrication processes.
• Experience with concurrent engineering and DF M/DFMA concepts.
• Ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, heat treatment, and coatings.
• Proficiency in CATIA; PDM Smart Team a plus.
• ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T and stack-up analysis) familiarity.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and large structures.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ITAR requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to write engineering and test reports.
• MS Office proficiency.
• 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic measurement and inspection processes.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead research into technical, operational, and quality issues not resolved by customers.
• Assess and resolve product and process issues across the product lifecycle.
• Direct cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and disposition of complex design non-conformances.
• Perform detailed design work, assembly layouts, and creation of drawings and solid models in CATIA.
• Oversee documentation of hardware-related issues.
• Support development, maintenance, and modification of system designs.
• Perform analyses to validate and verify system requirements.
• Provide ongoing technical support to production operations.
• Design and review layouts, calculate component stack-ups, and prepare documentation.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Write engineering and test reports; support design reviews.
• Support proposal preparation and new business development.
• Lead validation and verification of mechanical and system requirements.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

DFM/DFMA

Structural analysis

Aerospace materials

CATIA CAD

GD&T

Electro-mechanical systems

AS9100/ITAR

Communication skills

Engineering reports

MS Office

3D printing

Measurement/inspection

Physical ability

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

CATIA

PDM Smart Team

Job description

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be \"U.S. persons\" within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Summary

Supports the development and documentation of mechanical systems, including system design, proposals, and high-level requirements. Performs detailed design development and modification of mechanical system installations. Supports spatial integration at the system or component level and prepares technical documentation for mechanical components and systems.

This role requires a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, design, and analysis with emphasis on pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components and assemblies for military or commercial aviation. Extensive experience with mechanisms such as linkages, levers, pneumatic devices, solenoids, and motor operators is required. Knowledge of airborne weapon systems and/or weapon carriage equipment is strongly preferred. Works under limited supervision.

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead research into technical, operational, and quality issues not resolved by customers


• Assess and resolve product and process issues across the product lifecycle


• Direct cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and disposition of complex design non-conformances


• Perform detailed design work, assembly layouts, and creation of drawings and solid models in CATIA


• Oversee documentation of hardware-related issues


• Support development, maintenance, and modification of system, component, and installation designs


• Perform and document analyses to validate and verify system and component requirements


• Provide ongoing technical support to production operations


• Design and review layouts, calculate component stack-ups, and prepare supporting documentation


• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards


• Write technical reports and support design reviews (conceptual, preliminary, and detailed)


• Support proposal preparation and new business development


• Lead validation and verification of mechanical and system requirements


• Train, coach, and mentor team members

Required Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering


• Minimum of 12 years of relevant design, analysis, or development experience (military or commercial aviation preferred)


• Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing methods and fabrication processes


• Experience with design concepts such as concurrent engineering and DFM/DFA


• Ability to perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods


• Knowledge of aerospace materials, heat treatment, and coatings


• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA preferred); PDM Smart Team a plus


• Expertise in ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 standards (GD&T and stack-up analysis)


• Experience with electromechanical systems and large structures


• Familiarity with AS9100 and ITAR requirements


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English


• Ability to write engineering and test reports


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• 3D printing experience (PLA, composite, and/or metal) a plus


• Ability to perform basic measurement and inspection processes


• Proof of education required


• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs


• Medium-to-large office environment


• Fast-paced setting; work independently or in teams


• Combination of standard office environments