Project Engineer

TA Aerospace; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 health plan options

dental insurance

life and supplemental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

TA Aerospace seeks a hands-on mechanical design engineer to lead product development from concept through qualification and production launch. You will work with Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, R&D, and Project Engineering to deliver new aerospace products on schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong ownership, communication, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improvement across current product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial).
• 3–5 years in mechanical design, preferably aerospace/defense.
• Experience with CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE and PLM/PDM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead product and component design from concept to production launch.
• Create and review drawings and specifications for manufacturability.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA, failure analyses, and corrective actions.
• Support Sales/Marketing with technical product knowledge and customer discussions.
• Ensure documentation aligns with ITAR and quality system requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE

DFMEA

GD&T

PM/leadership

technical writing

multi-project management

communication skills

reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace/Industrial Engineering background

Tools

PLM/PDM software

Internal PLM workflow

Job description

The project engineer will be responsible for leading product and component design activities from concept development through design review, prototyping, qualification, certification, and production launch. This role will work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, R&D, and Project Engineering to support the successful development and on-time launch of new aerospace products and programs.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, highly motivated mechanical engineer with strong technical ownership, excellent communication skills, and the potential to grow within the organization. This person should be comfortable leading complex design projects, mentoring junior engineers, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement of current product lines through robust design, manufacturability, supply chain readiness, and field issue resolution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop product and component designs, CAD models/MBDs, and engineering documentation in accordance with company, industry, and customer requirements.
• Create and review assembly drawings, detail drawings, models, and specifications to ensure accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Initiate internal Engineering workflow such as customer drawing evaluation, internal drawing creation and revision, through internal PLM environment and collaborate cross functionally to ensure on time completion of the workflow
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Design for Supply Chain principles when developing new products or improving existing designs.
• Serve as the design subject matter expert for assigned products or programs and support the full New Product Introduction process from concept through production launch.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEA activities, failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, and qualification test planning.
• Support Sales and Marketing by providing technical product knowledge, participating in customer discussions, and representing the company in customer or industry meetings when needed.
• Support AS9100 and internal quality system requirements by ensuring design and development activities are properly documented and controlled.
• Partner with Trade Compliance to ensure commercialized products are properly classified in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3‑5 years of progressively responsible mechanical design engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with sheet metal CAD modeling, FEA stress analysis, parametric design and Model based definitions.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design documentation requirements.
• Experience developing mechanical components or assemblies from concept through prototype, qualification, and production release.
• Proficient knowledge of design reviews, DFMEA, failure analysis, qualification testing, and root‑cause problem solving.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer focus, sense of urgency, and ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE or similar PLM/PDM software for configuration management, engineering change control, and workflow management.
• Experience with silicone, elastomer, seal, clamps, or other aerospace hardware design and testing.
• Working knowledge of reverse engineering of aerospace components, including dimensional inspection, material evaluation, drawing creation, and design validation.
• Experience supporting supplier development, cost reduction, value engineering, or production process improvement.

• Benefits include 8 health plan options, dental, life and supplemental insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as:any individual who is grantedU.S.citizenship; or. any individual who is grantedU.S.permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protectedperson" under 8 U.S.C

TA Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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