Mechanical Engineer I

Precise Flight Inc•Bend, OR

21h•$88,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Precise Flight is a global aviation company that designs and manufactures reliable, innovative, and cost-effective systems and products for aircraft. The Mechanical Engineer I applies foundational mechanical engineering principles to support the design, analysis, testing, and modification of mechanical systems, components, and manufacturing tooling, with a particular focus on tooling and fixtures for tube shop operations. The role works under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel and direct supervision to ensure designs and tooling meet engineering, manufacturing, safety, and quality requirements. The position supports tooling and fixture development and implementation, maintains tooling documentation, identifies tooling needs for new projects, and coordinates with suppliers on fabrication and modifications. It also contributes to the company’s SOAR operating model and business value drivers through operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
0–2 years of engineering experience; internship or co-op experience preferred.
Performs work under direct supervision.
Basic mechanical design and engineering analysis skills.
Familiarity with CAD modeling and drafting tools.
Knowledge of tooling and fixture design principles, including their application in production manufacturing environments.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and production equipment.
Ability to develop, interpret, and maintain engineering drawings, tooling specifications, and technical documentation.
Ability to support tooling fabrication, modification, implementation, and validation activities.
Basic understanding of supplier coordination, technical requirements, and tooling procurement processes.
Ability to analyze engineering data, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and support testing activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ownership, integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and follow-through consistent with the company’s stated values.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing mechanical component designs, manufacturing tooling, fixtures, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using CAD tools.
Support analysis of mechanical systems and tooling, including stress, tolerance, manufacturability, and performance considerations.
Maintain and organize the tube shop tooling library, including drawings, specifications, records, and documentation for existing tooling.
Identify tooling and fixture requirements for new manufacturing projects and support tooling design, fabrication, modification, and implementation.
Coordinate with tooling suppliers to obtain quotations, communicate technical requirements, and support timely delivery of tooling and modifications.
Participate in prototype builds, testing, and tooling validation to verify design performance and manufacturing requirements.
Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and tooling issues, identifying potential root causes, and supporting corrective actions.
Support engineering change activities and maintain accurate design and tooling documentation.
Contribute to operational excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration, and customer focus in support of the company’s operating model and business value drivers.