Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer

Maania Consultancy Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in the areas of mechanisms, mechatronics, and applied to aeronautical and space, automotive, or robotics engineering fields. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of product development from concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing and risk reduction through verification and validation strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication. Experience with CAD software, FEA packages, and MATLAB/Simulink is essential. The engineer will also be responsible for creating and reviewing engineering drawings, GD&T, design for manufacturing, and qualification & acceptance testing. Additionally, experience in functional management and mentoring is desired. A background with Spaceflight hardware design and NASA standards is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results and a history of providing efficient solutions to complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
• Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
• Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.
• Experience in functional management and mentoring.
• Track record of providing efficient solutions to difficult technical challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for structures and mechanisms.
• Perform static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication analysis.
• Lead product development from initial concept to manufacturing.
• Write requirements and develop verification and validation strategies.
• Utilize SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD software for 3D modeling.
• Employ FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
• Create and review engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Implement Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Conduct qualification and acceptance testing.
• Provide functional management and mentoring.
• Design Spaceflight hardware (preferred).
• Provide efficient solutions to difficult technical challenges.
• Meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

What This Job Offers

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