Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Layton, UT is seeking an engineer to perform technical analysis, design tooling for aerospace parts, and create ASME-compliant drawings from 3D models. You will reverse engineer parts, manage procurement and fabrication, and coordinate projects to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in an engineering discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience. Preference given to those with composites design and additive manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area.
• Experience reading and interpreting government 2D drawings.
• Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and products.
• Composite manufacturing design preferred.
• Additive manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks modeling of complex aerospace parts preferred.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis for designated task areas with limited variable investigation.
• Recommend technical alternatives and design/selection adaptations.
• Research materials per strength/tooling requirements.
• Create drawings from 3D Models per ASME standards.
• Reverse engineer parts using inspection tools to correct drawings.
• Manage projects and coordinate procurement and fabrication to meet cost/schedule.

Skills

Reading and interpreting 2D drawings

Tooling design for manufacture/repair/

Composite manufacturing design

Additive manufacturing

NX/SolidWorks modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

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 (both required and desired)

• 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 products
  • 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

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.