Mechanical Engineer III - Actuation

Crane Company • Burbank, CA

3d • $129,400 - $154,400

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer II/III works in new product development, designing and analyzing mechanical and hydraulic components primarily for aircraft brake control systems. The role serves as the primary technical point of contact for hydro-mechanical products on assigned projects or programs and develops, designs, and modifies components to meet defined requirements. The engineer prepares documentation defining products and verifying analyses, and provides technical assistance to internal departments, suppliers, and customers. The position seeks a candidate with a strong actuation background.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–7+ years of experience in the aerospace industry; experience in other industries developing and manufacturing complex hydraulics and electromechanical components may be considered in lieu of aerospace experience.
• Experience designing major aircraft actuation and distribution components and/or systems, such as hydraulic valves, actuators, and electromechanical devices.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 standards, tolerance analysis, and computer-aided 3D design.
• Fundamental engineering analysis capabilities, including fluid dynamics and mechanical design for hydraulic components, systems, and pressure vessels.
• Working knowledge of practical manufacturing techniques, quality assurance requirements, and factors affecting product/program costs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize, prepare, and present materials to customers, suppliers, and company management at all levels.
• Knowledge of office tools.
• Must be a US Person under ITAR rules to be eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of analytical tools such as SolidWorks and its analysis suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create new products and modify existing products to meet customer, regulatory, industry-standard, and market requirements.
• Perform stress and fatigue analyses on assigned hydraulic and mechanical components and assemblies.
• Optimize design solutions based on analysis.
• Create or calculate tolerance stack-ups and perform reliability and Failure Modes and Effects analyses.
• Lead new product design projects from requirements definition through concept, detailed design, manufacturing, and product qualification; conduct trade studies to optimize design solutions.
• Manage suppliers to deliver specification-compliant products within budget and on schedule.
• Prepare, review, and approve documentation required to define and control products.
• Support internal and external customer design reviews as required.
• Monitor testing and analyze data to verify product performance against customer and design specifications; review and approve test procedures and reports.
• Conduct failure analysis examinations and prepare Failure Analysis Reports (FAR).
• Provide product-related technical support to internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Complete assigned projects within budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, or life insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligible after 90 days of employment.
• Some roles may be eligible for performance-based bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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