Product Design Engineer

Top Source Talent, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Source Talent, LLC seeks a Product Design Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to design and develop aviation fueling equipment and mechanical systems. You will create SolidWorks models, BOMs, and documentation, perform calculations, and support cross-functional teams across engineering and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 4+ years of product design and manufacturing experience, and proficiency with GD&T and EPDM/PDM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 4+ years’ product design and manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks and BOMs.
• Familiar with GD&T standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aviation fueling equipment and mechanical systems.
• Create SolidWorks models, drawings, BOMs and technical manuals.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, design validation, and product evaluations.
• Develop new products and customer-specific modifications while supporting R&D.
• Support manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and service teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

EPDM/PDM

GD&T

Project management

Technical documentation

Creativity

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

EPDM/PDM

Job description

Product Design Engineer, Indianapolis IN

DepartmentEngineering;Reporting ToEngineering Manager

Summary

• The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, customization, testing, qualification and continuous improvement of aircraft fueling equipment such as fueling pits, filtration assemblies, hose handling systems and associated fueling infrastructure.
• To provide mechanical engineering design expertise and support to the Engineering Team for delivery of both product and project related engineering solutions.

Main Tasks and Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Design and develop aviation fueling equipment and mechanical systems.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, manuals, and other engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, design validation, and product performance evaluations.
• Develop new products and customer-specific modifications while supporting ongoing research and development initiatives.
• Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of existing products, systems, and solutions.
• Prepare technical and material submittals and respond to customer comments following project award.
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Support manufacturing, quality, sourcing, sales, service, testing, commissioning, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and product enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with DABICO's design, documentation, quality, and delivery standards, as well as contractual obligations.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalation technical, product, and project risks as required.
• Specify and select proprietary and purchased components for equipment designs.
• These functions may change from time to time to reflect the changing requirements of your position and our business needs.

Required Skills

• SolidWorks, EPDM/PDM
• Familiar with GD&T standards
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management
• Technical documentation
• Creativity & Innovation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Aviation fueling systems
• EI and JIG Aviation Fueling Standards and ATA 103
• Fluid handling systems
• Industrial equipment
• Valves and Pumps
• Filtration systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering or relevant field required
• 4+ years’ product design experience
• 4+ years’ manufacturing experience
• Experience with manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Highly organized, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to execute tasks in an efficient manner without sacrificing quality
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Work Environment and Mobility Requirements

• Office-based role with regular interaction across commercial, engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Travel 20% to sites, suppliers, and other customers