Mechanical Engineer

KIHOMAC, Inc; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC, Inc in Utah seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to analyze, design, and document aircraft components. You will model complex parts, create drawings to ASME standards, and drive tooling and fixture concepts across multiple vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related fields and 2+ years of aerospace experience, with NX/SolidWorks proficiency and knowledge of MRO and corrosion issues. Compliance with quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area.
• Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks; ability to model complex aircraft parts.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design; structural analysis or environmental systems a plus.
• MRO and corrosion background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis to solve assigned problems with limited variables.
• Select materials based on strength or tooling requirements.
• Create drawings from 3D models per ASME standards.
• Reverse engineer parts using inspection tools to complete data.
• Manage projects, procurement, and fabrication to meet costs and schedule.
• Design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove strength.
• Select and manage vendors throughout project.
• Follow ISO9001, AS9100D, NADCAP quality procedures.
• Write build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions.

Skills

3D modeling

Reading gov 2D drawings

Aerospace components design

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

2D drawing interpretation

Tooling design

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
• Some exercise of judgment is required on task details and in making recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
• Research and select materials based on customer’s strength requirements or tooling requirements
• Create drawings from 3D Models in accordance with ASME standards
• Reverse engineer parts and assemblies using standard Machine Shop Inspection tools and equipment to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawings
• Manage projects and coordinate all procurement and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
• Utilize derived requirements to design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove sufficient strength
• Select vendors based on capabilities and manage them throughout project’s timeframe
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes (ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP)
• Support continuous improvement
• Write detailed build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions to assist the production team
• Identify root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for discrepancies and deficiency
• Utilize the lean manufacturing approach to make the manufacturing process more efficient
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
• Support organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Perform duties under supervision of senior engineer(s)
• Capable of following, performing, and recording the results of the execution of a test plan
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline required

Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area
• Experience with:
  • Reading and interpreting government 2D drawings
  • Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and other productsComposites manufacturing design preferred
• Composites manufacturing design preferred
• Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
• Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks and the ability to Model complex, lofted aerospace parts preferred
• Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus
• Experience with Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and corrosion background preferred

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary

The projected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.