Senior Mechanical Engineer
hace 21 días
Chesterfield
Job DescriptionAIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities. Summary: 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. Duties and Responsibilities: • Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and other precision manufacturing industries., • Execute project goals related to the mechanical design engineering department., • Providesupport 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., • Engineering – In training for advanced analysis; trained but needs support in concepting and stress; can work autonomously in drawings, design, technical publications., • Technologies – In training for controls; trained but needs support in machine design and integration; can work autonomously in jigs & tools, platforms and operations., • Software Tools – Can work autonomously in CATIA and GURU., • Personal & leadership – Trained but needs support in ability to lead, customer interface, process-based thinking, requirements management and scheduling & estimation., • 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. Education and Work Experience: • 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., • Manufacturing and machine shop background or relevant experience preferred., • CAD Software Knowledge:, • 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. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: • This position may require a government security clearance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job. • 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.) Work Conditions: Environment Type: • This position can involve travel up to 20% of the time. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. . • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds., • Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling., • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. AIT Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective equipment. AIT Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Security Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. ITAR Requirements - 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. Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT’ s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at . #zr AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO is the Law | E-Verify Company DescriptionAdvanced Integration Technology (AIT) a manufacturing firm specializing in aerospace factory automation, including the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of turnkey aircraft assembly automation systems.Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) a manufacturing firm specializing in aerospace factory automation, including the design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of turnkey aircraft assembly automation systems.
