Senior Mechanical Engineer

Safran Group•Irvine, CA

61d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of the pilot control, actuation systems and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and commercial aircraft. The Mechanical Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of existing products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

Responsibilities

Provide input and guidance to designs and development of competitive electromechanical solutions.
Perform product design activities including requirements capture, detailed design and analysis, component selection, troubleshooting, technical reviews, requirements verification and qualification/certification activities.
Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability analysis, critical design reviews and manufacturing readiness.
Demonstrate ability to interpret and generate engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Perform basic mechanical analysis related to kinematics, tolerance stack-ups, strength / robustness and environmental impacts.
Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.
Review customer specifications and statement of work to ensure overall technical compliance of products to requirements and/or note exceptions.
Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.
Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.
Ensures work complies with company policies and processes.
Support trade studies and proposals.
Other duties may be as assigned.