Senior Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Integration Technology; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical options for employees and

their families

Job summary

Advanced Integration Technology seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to participate in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, start-up and commissioning of large-scale aerospace automation systems. You will lead tooling concepts and designs with other engineers to develop advanced tooling for the aerospace industry.

You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure CAD drawings meet customer requirements, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years in heavy machine design, structural design, aerospace tooling, or automation.
• Experience with CATIA V5, NX, or equivalent software.
• FEA experience with ANSYS or FEMAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling and automation equipment for aerospace sectors.
• Lead design projects and coordinate with other engineers to meet schedules.
• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings per requirements.
• Ensure changes and as-built information are captured on drawings.
• Support manufacturing via D/N for new products and tooling.

Skills

Read drawings

CAD

Initiative

Fabrication concepts

Stress analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years aerospace tooling/automation

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

FEA: ANSYS/FEMAP

Job description

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.
AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Summary

The Senior 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. They will take a lead role while working with other engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and other precision manufacturing industries.
• Execute project goals related to the mechanical design engineering department.
• Provide support for new product introduction to manufacturing.
• Create and revise 3D designs and 2D drawings in accordance with internal and/or customer requirements.
• Self-check and review all designs and drawings prior to final release to checking.
• Follow design procedures, fill out required forms and close 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.
• Engineering – In training for advanced analysis; trained but needs support in concepting and stress; can work autonomously in drawings, design, technical publications.
• Technologies – In training for controls; trained but needs support in machine design and integration; can work autonomously in jigs & tools, platforms and operations.
• Software Tools – Can work autonomously in CATIA and GURU.
• Personal & leadership – Trained but needs support in ability to lead, customer interface, process-based thinking, requirements management and scheduling & estimation.
• Field 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 identify safety/environmental concerns.
• Adhere to the Quality System and participate in Continuous Improvement.
• Perform hand calculations and/or stress analysis and solicits review/check from cognizant engineers.
• Coordinate with electrical and software groups, attending controls reviews and providing input as required.
• Provide leadership to establish and meet design schedule goals.
• Perform peer-check of designs and drawings as required.
• 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.
• Five 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

This position may require a government security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen or meet eligibility requirements under ITAR.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Learn and apply new concepts quickly and effectively.
• 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.
• Provides check and feedback from independent review of engineering deliverables/documentation (i.e. 3D models, 2D drawings, design presentations).

Work Conditions

• Indoor, office environment. Temperature controlled.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, emergent conditions.
• Position can involve travel up to 20% of the time.
• 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.

ITAR Requirements

• 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.
• Ongoing compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) and 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 workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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