Sr Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Systems
About The Position
Eaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Systems work in Davenport, Iowa. The division manufactures mission-critical components for commercial aircraft, military life-support systems, and aerial-refueling products. Relocation assistance is available to candidates within the United States. The Senior Mechanical Engineer applies mechanical engineering disciplines and working knowledge to product support and design-improvement activities for electro-mechanical and thermal systems, devices, and equipment in the Releases and Restraints and Cryogenic Cooling product lines. Products are used in military and commercial aerospace platforms. The role supports design, development, testing, and analysis for legacy products and improved designs, and provides technical design support to operations, field service, suppliers, and customer teams. The expected annual salary range is $86,000–$126,000. Salary is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations. The position requires access to export-controlled information; applicants must meet the stated U.S.-person eligibility criteria. Eaton does not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 3 years of engineering experience.
- Must be a U.S. person, as defined in the posting, to access export-controlled information.
- Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
- Ability to multitask and establish priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate analytical problem solving.
- Ability to work with and lead a cross-functional group on key project tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace industry experience.
- Knowledge of CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Mechanical and/or electrical testing experience.
- Knowledge of structured and systematic problem-solving techniques and DFSS.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the design of legacy Mechanical System products, processes, and technologies.
- Provide production and field support for repairs, malfunctions, and other issues.
- Participate as technical lead in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
- Lead and coordinate engineering tests as part of RCCA.
- Analyze production and supplier nonconformances and determine disposition for use, repair, or scrap.
- Create, update, and formally describe changes and improvements to 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and product Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
- Provide ideas for improvements to existing products.
- Lead and coordinate project plans and development testing efforts for product design improvements.
- Perform stress and structural hand calculations.
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Participate in ideation for new products and technologies.
- Demonstrate Eaton Culture Model attributes of Thinking Big, Acting Boldly, and Winning Together.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance for candidates within the United States.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
