Senior Mechanical Engineer

AIT•Plano, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is an active participant in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, start-up, and commissioning of very large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. They will work with other Design Engineers to concept, develop and design conventional and automated tooling systems and customized machine tools for the aerospace industry. They will take a lead role while working with other engineers to develop tooling concepts and designs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Five or more years related experience in one or more of the following: Heavy Machine Design, Structural Design Aerospace Tooling Assembly Systems and Automation.
CATIA V5, NX or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.)
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (Ansys or Femap is preferred)
Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a Secret security clearance.
Read and understand drawings and schematics (ie: electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics).
Use computer-aided design (CAD).
Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Familiar with a variety of fabrication concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, fixtures, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
Knowledge of engineering and programming including electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
Learn and apply new concepts quickly and effectively.
Highly motivated and keen to work in a fast-paced organization.
Self-starter, ability to work independently, act and deliver results, exercising high level judgment in the absence of explicit direction.
Provides check and feedback from independent review of engineering deliverables/documentation (i.e. 3D models, 2D drawings, design presentations.)
This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing and machine shop background or relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and other precision manufacturing industries.
Execute project goals related to the mechanical design engineering department.
Provide support for new product introduction to manufacturing.
Create and revise 3D designs and 2D drawings in accordance with internal and/or customer requirements.
Self-check and review all designs and drawings prior to final release to checking.
Follow design procedures, fill out required forms and close all actions associated with internal and customer design processes.
Possess required experience, skills and attributes for assigned level in engineering, technology, (software) tools, and personal & leadership on the Engineering Skills Matrix.
Field telephone calls from build suppliers and shop personnel for mechanical design engineering problems and associated issues.
Ensure all changes, DCNs, and as-built information is incorporated on drawings.
Select, record, file, and maintain all component information for concepts and designs.
Perform component and material sizing for designs; requests and provides input to cognizant stress analysis engineers.
Understand and follow safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
Adhere to the Quality System and participates in Continuous Improvement.
Perform hand calculations and/or stress analysis and solicits review/check from cognizant engineers.
Coordinate with electrical and software groups, attending controls reviews and providing input as required.
Provide leadership to establish and meet design schedule goals.
Perform peer-check of designs and drawings as-required.
Perform other duties as assigned.