Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Details

Primary purpose of the job is to execute assigned design work to support engineering project activity. Responsibilities include the conceptual design and development of pneumatic valve and control systems (i.e. regulators, solenoid valves, etc.). Accurately interprets customer specifications to design and develop aerospace qualified hardware. Designs specialized pneumatic valves using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), associated production and development procedures/reports.

Candidate Requirements

• Education & Experience: Requires a BSME degree. 12 years minimum in the design and development of pneumatic valves or similar complex mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Experience in design of detailed mechanical components/control valves, some project management, technical writing, hands-on experience, electrical testing, precision testing using meters, experience or understanding of circuit boards, CAD - Solidworks knowledge, stress analysis - ANSYS/FEA knowledge, manufacturing practices (machining, welding, stamping, molding, etc.), ability to work in a cross-functional, concurrent engineering environment, ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation, agility and personal adaptability, knowledge of component design and analysis techniques and utilization of best Engineering practices, understanding of requirements management, including change configuration management, traceability, validation and verification, etc., original thinking and creativity, displays original thinking and creativity, generates suggestions for improving work, learns quickly when facing new problems, relentless and versatile learner, open to change, strives for continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work in a cross-functional, Concurrent Engineering environment.
• Ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
• Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of component design and analysis techniques and utilization of best Engineering practices.
• Must understand the principle of cost and process effective design.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and engages appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Strong communication (oral and written), skills. Effectively communicates across all mediums, audiences, and situations. Builds bridges and connections to internal and external customers. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization.
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Honest and candid.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $130K-180K (Based on experience). Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.