Senior Design Engineer

EXTEX Engineered Products; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement matching

Job summary

EXTEX Engineered Products in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking a Sr Design Engineer to lead aerospace components and systems for aircraft gas turbine engines and helicopter assemblies. You will design with SolidWorks, generate PMA documentation, and coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering, 5+ years in aerospace, and a strong background in AS, Mil, ASTM standards, plus experience with FAA substantiation and working with vendors.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 10 years related engineering experience; 5+ years in Aerospace/Aviation.
• Proven ability to design and engineer aircraft components/systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering specs (AS, ASME, Mil, ASTM).
• Experience with FAA regulations and working with outside vendors.

Responsibilities

• Create PMA concepts and develop aerospace components, assemblies, and products.
• Create drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks for new development and reverse engineering.
• Prepare design substantiation packages and FAA reports.
• Lead multiple PMA projects through design, procurement, testing, and certification.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams and vendors to deliver project deliverables.

Skills

Problem solving

Initiative & results

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Extex a division of Kaman located in Gilbert, Arizona is looking for an experienced and dynamic Sr Design Engineer. The individual will play a key role in a variety of projects through the engineering of components/systems for aircraft gas turbine engines (including turbines, blades, nozzles, vanes, combustors, transmission gears and gear assemblies) also helicopter components (including rotor systems, transmission gears, bearings and structural components and assemblies).

• Create intellectual property (PMA’s) via the design and development of various aerospace parts, assemblies, and products.
• Create drawings and 3D models of components utilizing SolidWorks for new product development, current product improvements, and for the reverse engineering of products.
• Write technical documents, substantiation packages, and FAA reports.
• Effectively project manage multiple PMA projects in parallel through all phases (design, procurement, test, certification, etc) to meet or exceed project goals and timelines.
• Apply best industry standard engineering practices and project management through a systematic approach.
• Develop and document product and process specifications for new designs.
• Maintain records required by regulatory agencies for the development of new product.
• Verify the work of, assist, and train new/lesser skilled employees and/or vendor representatives.
• Continuous improvement of all work processes related engineering.
• Participate in development and provide technical expertise in specialty areas of projects and products.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• A Sr Design Engineer is a self-starter, proactive, and capable of seeing a project to completion with minimal oversight.
• The preparation of design substantiation packages of new product for submission to the FAA.
• Create plans/drawings in SolidWorks based on findings from reverse engineering of components.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing & quality team members as well as outside vendors in order to complete project deliverables
• Participate in design review sessions and assists with validation/verification of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Problem solving
• Initiative, results oriented
• Organization
• Ability to effectively communicate highly technical concepts to a variety of audiences

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in Aerospace/Aviation required.
• Proven ability to design and engineer aircraft components/systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering specifications (AS, ASME, Mil, ASTM, etc)
• Experience working with outside vendors.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations for obtaining intellectual property preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling packages such as Solidworks and AutoCAD.
• Experience working with a DER is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience.

Other Requirements:

• Will be required to work overtime and weekends to meet customer needs
• Limited travel may be required

At EXTEX we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability coverage
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance plan
• retirement savings and matching
• other developmental opportunities

We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

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