Mechanical Engineer (Columbia Falls, Montana)

AIT; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AIT in Montana is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to participate in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, start-up, and commissioning of large-scale automated aerospace tooling systems. You will work with other design engineers to create conventional and automated tooling and customized machine tools for the aerospace industry.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in heavy machine design or aerospace tooling, and CAD proficiency with CATIA V5 or NX;

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in heavy machine design or aerospace tooling/automation.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and precision manufacturing.
• Support for new product introduction to manufacturing.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings per specs.
• Ensure changes are incorporated on drawings and maintain part data.
• Follow design procedures and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

FEA (Ansys/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 goalsrelated to the mechanical design engineering department.
• Providesupport for new product introduction to manufacturing.
• Createsand revises3Ddesigns and2Ddrawingsin accordance with internal and/orcustomer requirements.
• Self-checks and reviews alldesigns anddrawings 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.

1. Engineering – In training for concepting and stress; trained but needs support in design and technical publications, can work autonomously to create drawings.
2. Technologies – In training for machine design and integration; trained but needs support in jigs & tools, platforms, and operations.
3. Software Tools – Trained but needs support in CATIA and GURU.
4. 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

Environment Type:

• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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