Sr Design Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design of innovative fluid control and actuation products. This role involves hands-on participation in product testing and validation, as well as collaboration with engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions for aerospace and defense applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, strong technical writing skills, and a commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and technical expertise in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems design and analysis.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for fluid control and actuation products.
• Provide technical support and documentation for engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Close-tolerance machining

Hydraulic product design

Pneumatic product design

Tolerance stack-ups analysis

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

SolidWorks CAD

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MathCAD

Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: A&D

LOCATION: Corona, CA

DIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Engineering Manager

About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.

Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Sr. Design Engineer supports the design effort of Fluid Controls and Actuation Products under Sr. Principal Engineer and/or Sr. Engineering Manager.

This position requires interactions with other engineering associates, suppliers, and applicable departmental assignees (production, sales, quality, program management, etc.) in Concurrent Engineering environment to develop producible and economical design solutions.

Hands-on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation, prototype development, as well as product preparation activities.

Principal Activities

• Develops conceptual and detailed designs for Fluid Controls and Actuation Products.


• Designs highly engineered complex/challenging products according to internal and external requirements using best engineering practices.


• Supports technical decisions and direction for given project.


• Provides technical support for legacy products.


• Executes the work in accordance with good engineering practices to ensure a technically compliant and safe product that meets all applicable standards and statutory directives that apply to our industry and type of product.


• Supports in the technical writing, development and execution of engineering documentation such as design review presentations, analysis reports, test procedures and reports.


• Provides sales and commercial support appropriate at all stages of the product lifecycle.


• Contributes to business improvement activities such as Kaizen events and Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.


• Accountable for the development, analysis and test of assigned products/projects.


• Supports production product troubleshooting, drawing updates and MRB activities.


• Makes informed decisions on design with the use of scientific mathematical analysis.


• Continuously improves technical know-how by reviewing technical publications, attending workshops, and participating in technical trainings.

Job Requirements:

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Minimum Capabilities:

• Expert in close-tolerance, machined-part mechanisms and assemblies


• Experience in the design and development of hydraulic and/or pneumatic products.


• Experience in hydraulic/pneumatic component and system sizing


• Knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, plastics, elastomers) selection, manufacturing processes and finishes.


• Expert in conducting tolerance stack-ups analysis.


• Expert in GD&T per ASME Y14.5.


• Proficient with SolidWorks (3D Modeling/Assembly & 2D Drawing) CAD tools


• Basic stress and flow analysis (classical and/or advanced tools).


• Commitment Driven - to meet project schedule, budget, and deliverables.


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, both technical and non-technical.


• Proficient with technical writing


• Familiarity with DFMEA, VAVE, DFM, DVP&R, CM and Risk Assessment.


• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160.

Desirable Capabilities:

• Project Engineering - requirements management, work package management, compliance management, estimating


• Proficient with MathCAD, Simulink, ANSYS, or equivalent engineering simulation and analysis tools.


• Familiarity EPDM or other Product Data Management system.
  (recommended)


• Experience with designing Hydraulic/Pneumatic test set-ups and test fixtures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and 10(+) years of relevant experience.

PAY RANGE: $125,000-$150,000.
Pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Corona, CA (Onsite)

Job Type
Engineering

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
04/14/2025

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