Mechanical Design Engineer

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•San Diego, CA

15h

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Engineer, Mechanical who will provide extended expertise in developing, designing and testing a wide range of aerospace composites and mechanical products to meet stringent requirements and specifications. This role performs mechanical development and integration assignments. Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. The company values and develops its employees, offering engaging work and providing support, knowledge, and resources for them to thrive.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
3 - 7 years of relevant experience (Level 2 or 3)
Demonstrates expertise in the design of complex composite parts including bonded & bolted composite/metallic assemblies
Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving
Expert in CAD and 3D modeling
Experienced in the design of composite tooling and assembly fixtures
Advanced knowledge and ability to apply core concepts of engineering (mechanics, kinematics, materials science, and structural analysis)
Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes
Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
Experienced in engineering drawing generation and GD&T
Strong Microsoft Excel user
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Is able to lead a team of engineers effectively and maintain accountability for milestones
Understands the entire engineering process from concept generation to hardware fabrication, and is able to identify the necessary tasks required for program success
Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to create clear and succinct presentations and reports to communicate processes and project results with internal and external customers
Ability to draw on past experience to solve engineering challenges independently
Ability to perform structural calculations and analysis

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with CREO highly preferred
Prior experience with FEA (particularly FEMAP) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides mechanical design expertise to support development of new composite products and improving existing ones
Designs composite layup molds and complex assembly fixtures
Designs composite/metallic parts and assemblies, including material selection
Specifies and selects appropriate composite manufacturing processes and manufacturing methods to fabricate flight hardware
Performs calculations and structural FEA during the product design phase
Leads engineering teams to ensure tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, and provides technical knowledge and expertise for colleagues
Reduces costs and improves mechanical design and composite manufacturing processes, using best practices and professional knowledge
Develops program engineering plans ensuring all aspects of the design, manufacturing, and testing phases are identified and feasible
Uses experience to guide the program team to success
Reviews the work of other engineers
Identifies and understands project risks, and develops mitigation plans
Other responsibilities as assigned