Qualifications:
- Mechanical, Material Science or Mechatronic Engineering degree (or equivalent).
- 7+ years of experience, preferably in product design/sustaining for the aerospace industry.
- Fully Bilingual English - Spanish.
- Experience with CREO or SolidWorks design software.
- Understand good engineering principles and design practices.
- Familiar with Aerospace specifications and standards.
- GDT – Geometric Tolerances / stack up analysis experience, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environment preferred.
- Strong mechanical and material analysis; troubleshooting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be a self-managed team player with superior time management skills.
- Must be able to clearly articulate their ideas, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback. Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Leadership skills are also essential, as they are often responsible for mentoring junior team members, leading project teams, and making hard technical decisions.
- Flexible to travel to suppliers as required of the job.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Understands product requirements as documented by TE, customer, industry, and military specifications.
- Design/Redesign products to solve a customer complaint, manufacturing issues, or to support cost optimization.
- Must provide design solutions for products and set up product specifications to meet business goals.
- Initiate and execute Engineering Changes to support product manufacturability. This may include updating drawings and 3D models.
- Determine level of product qualification testing required for aerospace products.
- Perform engineering analyses and risk assessment for product reliability.
- Review CoPQ and evaluate non-conforming material requests for product form, fit, function requirements.
- Root cause and corrective action assistance on design related issues which have resulted in customer complaints, manufacturing, or supplier rejections.
- Serve as key product contact for product management, sourcing, customer service and sales.
- Specializes in optimizing product designs ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.
- Performing market research and analysis, utilizing the results as a basis in upgrading existing designs.
- Analyze feasibility, cost, and return on investment for product ideas. (VAVE Projects). Master's degree desired.
