Design Engineer III
About The Position
Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects. The Design Engineer III will independently lead the design, analysis, and prototyping of new scroll compressors and vacuum pumps. This position will design customized solutions directly for a customer’s needs, ensuring that the product will meet their specifications. This senior-level role will focus on the critical design aspects of a scroll compressor, which directly affect size, performance, life, and reliability, and will also mentor and develop junior engineering staff. This role is being established as part of a strategic initiative to build a dedicated defense engineering organization. The selected candidate will play a foundational role in shaping its technical direction and delivering engineering solutions across critical defense programs. The right candidate will thrive in an environment that requires building from the ground up, operating with ambiguity, and producing high-quality designs without losing sight of near-term program commitments. This position is dedicated exclusively to defense-related programs and operates as part of a defined business unit with responsibility for technical execution and customer deliverables. It is structured to support an independent operating model, with the expectation that the engineer will function with a high degree of autonomy and contribute directly to establishing repeatable engineering processes as the organization matures.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (required)
- Minimum of 7-years’ experience in design engineering (required)
- Proficient in SolidWorks (3D modeling and fabrication drawings)
- Proficient in GD&T principles
- Experience with SolidWorks FEA and CFD Packages
- Experience with various Manufacturing processes (required)
- Demonstrated experience leading full product lifecycle projects (required)
- Proven ability to work independently on complex design problems
Nice To Haves
- BS in Materials or Aerospace Engineering (considered)
- Background in Automotive, Aerospace, or Medical industries (preferred)
- Knowledge of Aerospace, Automotive or Medical standards (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead new product development technically from concept through completion, with minimal oversight
- Utilize SolidWorks to create detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings
- Use CFD to optimize cooling, pressure drop and heat rejection from compression process
- Design for manufacturing including hardware selection such as couplings, bearings, fasteners and O-rings
- Estimate prototype performance during the design stage and validate through testing
- Support machine shops (at Air Squared or qualified suppliers) to answer questions on critical dimensions or design changes
- Design advanced components and products with little to no support
- Basic assembly or hands-on duties. Most assembly work is performed by the lab technicians
- Testing and troubleshooting scroll prototypes
- Training and mentorship of entry level engineers and engineering interns
- Other responsibilities as required
- Must be willing to work overtime as required
- Must be willing to travel on rare occasions
Benefits
- Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
- Group and voluntary life insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Safety shoe allowance
- 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Educational reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
