Mechanical Engineer - Clearwater, Kansas

Universal Alloy Corporation; Clearwater (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Clearwater, Kansas. The role involves designing tooling, collaborating with various departments, and resolving design issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of manufacturing experience. Proficiency in CAD systems like Solidworks is essential. This position focuses on safety and quality in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience working in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret customer drawings, notes, tolerances, and specifications.
• Good understanding of Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics, and Statistical Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design forming dies, machining fixtures, and gages.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and sales departments.
• Communicate with customers to resolve design issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

2D and 3D CAD systems

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Catia

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer - Clearwater, Kansas

Charles Engineering, a division of Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC), is a global leader in the manufacture of aerospace products, specializing in the production of close-tolerance aerospace roll formed sections that can be tailored to a customer’s particular application. UAC supplies aircraft manufacturers and their subcontractors worldwide and has served the aircraft industry for over four decades.

General Purpose Of The Job

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for:

• Design of forming dies, machining fixtures, and gages.
• R&D for customer requirements.
• Process design and support.
• Machine design, automation, selection, and implementation.

As part of the Engineering team, this position will collaborate with others for tooling design, and participate in the follow-up on manufacturing processes to review safety, quality, and productivity. Makes final drawings and models in CAD to Charles Engineering standards, and is responsible for pre-sale drawings and reviews, tooling/setup prints, and secondary tooling.

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager or designee.

External Relationships

This position will occasionally:

• Communicate with customers to resolve design issues.
• Work with outside vendors.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with all production, quality, and sales departments
• Acquire knowledge to provide roll form technical support in die and fixture designs.
• Ability to shift priorities based on internal and external customer needs
• Regular independent use of 2D and 3D CAD systems (Solidworks, Catia, and AutoCAD) with a high skill-level

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• EXPERIENCE: 10+ years of relevant experience working in manufacturing (Aerospace experience not required)
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Good oral and written communication skills are required
• ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics and Statistical Analysis
• REASONING SKILLS: Ability to interpret customer drawings, notes, tolerances, and specifications
• TRAVEL: Minimal
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform computer work for long periods of time

Safety

All UAC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

Equal Opportunity And Reasonable Accommodation

UAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. UAC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Administrator at 620-584-2381.