Associate Design Engineer

RAM Aerospace•Saint George, UT

39d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Design Engineer, you are launching your career in high-performance aerospace engineering. You will work under the mentorship of our Senior Project Engineers, bridging the gap between theoretical design and real-world manufacturing. This is a hands-on role where you will perform detailed analysis, create 3D models, and support the transition of your designs from a computer screen to a flight-ready component. You will learn the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry, engage with customers, and help troubleshoot complex mechanical challenges. If you are eager to learn, ready to design, and want to see your work fly, this is your runway.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is required.
Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, or AutoCAD).
Understanding of basic engineering calculations, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Comfortable working in a team environment and interacting with customers.
Willingness to travel to customer sites or suppliers as required.
Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit and stand constantly.
Must possess the manual dexterity to handle/use fingers constantly for computer work and part handling.

Responsibilities

Support Project Engineers from conception to completion.
Perform design calculations, conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, and utilize reliability tools to ensure our products meet mission requirements.
Utilize SolidWorks (or Solid Edge) to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings.
Ensure all designs meet safety factors and risk mitigation standards.
Assist in the transition from prototype to production, ensuring all tooling, gages, and work instructions are ready for launch.
Support legacy products by processing Engineering Changes (ECs), creating rework routings, and addressing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Support the failure analysis process, helping to troubleshoot and diagnose non-performing products to determine the root cause of issues.
Maintain master schedules for your assigned projects and participate in periodic design reviews to keep the team on track.
Interact frequently with customers via email, teleconference, and site visits.
Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to understand process specifications.