Design Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Kingston, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Design Engineer will be responsible for creating drawings and working layouts of proposed designs, performing analysis of forces, stresses, dynamics, and critical performance parameters. This role involves following up on drafting, detailing, prototype manufacture, and performance evaluation. The engineer will participate in project reviews, maintain engineering documentation, and cooperate with various personnel as needed. Additionally, the position supports cost-saving activities through design or process changes and ensures all work is performed in accordance with safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree. Preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an engineering role
• Working knowledge of CAD and computer technology
• Working knowledge of FEA software
• Project management skills – leading development and standardization of hydraulic power units
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic systems
• Experience with motor control circuits
• Experience with PLC programming
• Experience programming in C
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with international business

Responsibilities

• Create drawings and working layouts of proposed designs
• Performs analysis of forces, stresses, dynamics and critical performance parameters
• Follows up drafting, detailing, prototype manufacture and performance evaluation as assigned
• Participates in project reviews as needed to evaluate progress or investigate project problems
• Maintains Engineering documentation in accordance with specified standards
• Cooperates with Sales Personnel, System Specialists and other field and Divisional Personnel as needed
• Support cost saving activities through design or process changes
• Performs other related tasks as assigned
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• excellent 401k matching program
• paid holidays
• vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level