Sr Project Engineer

CIRCOR Aerospace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR Aerospace seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of pneumatic valve systems for aerospace hardware. You will interpret customer specs and translate them into production-ready drawings, BOMs, and test procedures, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on design work, CAD/CAE proficiency, and strong technical writing. Expect responsibility for prototyping, testing, and delivering robust solutions for high‑reliability

Qualifications

• Requires a BSME degree.
• 12 years minimum in the design and development of pneumatic valves or similar complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in design of detail mechanical components/control valves.
• Some project management.
• Technical Writing – Acceptance Test Procedures, Design Reports, Qualification Test Procedure/Reports.
• Hands-On Experience – Assembly, setup and testing, troubleshooting, laboratory testing
• Electrical testing, precision testing using meters.
• Experience with circuit boards is a plus
• GD&T on complex assemblies per latest guidelines.
• SolidWorks CAD knowledge preferred.
• Stress analysis with ANSYS/FEA knowledge preferred
• Manufacturing Practices – Machining, welding, stamping, molding, etc.

Responsibilities

• Creates new designs in accordance with customer requirements and verifies compliance with performance and scope.
• Generates design modifications to meet new customer driven requirements.
• Provides design solutions to manufacturing problems and sustaining business.
• Coordinates and/or prepares production drawings and documentation.
• Reviews, coordinates and/or drafts procedures for hardware development, acceptance and qualification testing.
• Provides technical and supervisory guidance to personnel assigned to the project.
• Directs building of prototypes and development hardware.
• Completes forms and documentation for procurement, fabrication and testing.
• Performs engineering testing/calculations to meet performance and safety margins.
• Prepares information package for internal design reviews.
• Investigates production problems and suggests solutions.

Skills

Pneumatic valve design

GD&T

CAD: SolidWorks

ANSYS/FEA

Project management

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BSME degree

12 years pneumatic valves experience

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

KEY PRODUCTS/ APPLICATIONS

• Pneumatic Valves
• Cryogenic Valves
• High PressureRegulators
• High pressure actuation systems
• Kinetic Switches

MAJOR INDUSTRIES SERVED

• Aerospace Military and Commercial

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Primarypurpose of the job is toexecute assigned design work to support engineering project activity.

Responsibilities include the conceptual design and development of pneumatic valve and control systems (i.e. regulators, solenoid valves, etc.). Accurately interprets customer specifications to design and develop aerospace qualified hardware.

Designs specialized pneumatic valves usingcomputer aideddesign and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), associated production and development procedures/reports.

• Createsa new designs in accordance with customer requirements and is responsible for verification of compliance to the performance and scope of work specifications.
• Generates design modifications to existing pneumatic designs, which will satisfy a newcustomer drivendesign requirement(s).
• Provides design solutions to manufacturing problems and sustaining business.
• Coordinates and/or prepares the creation of production drawings and documentation.
• Reviews, coordinates and/or drafts procedures for hardware development, acceptance and qualification testing.
• Provides technical and supervisory guidance to the personnel assigned to support the project, including proposal and development work.
• Directs building of prototypes and development hardware.
• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department for procurement, fabricationandtesting.
• Performs and/or verifies engineering testing/calculations to meet performance and safety margins.
• Prepares and presents information package, including all typical supplier document requirement list (SDRL), for internal design reviews.
• Investigates production problems when called upon and searches for solutions; advises and assists other department members on design issues.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Requires a BSME degree.
• 12 years minimum in the design and development of pneumatic valves or similar complex mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience in design of detail mechanical components/control valves
• Some project management.
• Technical Writing – Acceptance Test Procedures, Design Reports, Qualification Test Procedure/Reports.
• Hands-On Experience – Assembly, setup and testing, troubleshooting, laboratory testing
• Electrical testing, precision testing using meters
• Experience or an understanding of circuit boards is a plus
• Experience in performing GD&T on complex assemblies based on the latest guidelines.
• CADD - Solidworks knowledge is preferred.
• Stress analysis - ANSYS/FEA knowledge is preferred
• Manufacturing Practices (preferred) – Machining, welding, stamping, molding, etc.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work in a cross-functional, Concurrent Engineering environment. Ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of component design and analysis techniques and utilization of best Engineering practices. Must understand the principal of cost and process effective design.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and engages appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Strong communication (oral and written), skills. Effectively communicates across all mediums, audiences, and situations. Builds bridges and connections to internal and external customers. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization.
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments. Honest and candid.
• Understanding of Requirements Management, including change configuration management, traceability, validation and verification, etc.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement.

Other

• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• We are an E-Verify participant.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $140,000 DOE

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