Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical department provides Mechanical Engineering expertise for all phases of product development, from design through production. Applies expertise in Mechanical Engineering in various aspects of the development of electronic components for aerospace applications. For Engineering, the Senior Mechanical Engineer provides this expertise to development and sustaining projects: addressing design of mechanical packaging for electronics, mechanical analysis, design and qualification testing, and creation of design and program documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Engineering design including:
• Electronic Packaging Design of Aerospace Hardware
• CAD design, 3D and 2D (sheet metal, machined parts, plastic parts, castings)
• Drawing packages (including 2D CAD drawings)
• Weight analysis
• Assembly documents
• BOM part selections
• Engineering Change Orders
• Building of prototypes
• Perform mechanical and environmental testing
• FEA Analysis (Structural and Thermal)
• Technical Reports
• Other Mechanical Design related Output items
• Advanced knowledge of FEA structural analysis and thermal analysis tools
• Keep current with state-of-the-art techniques for electronics packaging and material technology and processes as may be required by Parker Meggitt
• Outside interface for Parker Meggitt mechanical technology and customer requirements, as well as providing subject matter expertise
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Design to mechanical requirements
• Solves technical problems using a combination of experience, judgment, and precedents
• Prepares a range of reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Communicates complex technical information to others in a clear and effective manner
• Uses discretion and independent judgment when evaluating courses of action; makes decisions after considering various options
• Keep current with state-of-the-art techniques for electronics packaging and material technology and processes as Parker Meggitt may require
• Outside interface for Parker Meggitt electrical technology and customer requirements as well as providing subject matter expertise
• Lead technical support and guidance to Development Engineering in terms of design reviews, dFMEAs, pFMEAs, and associated risk management activities
• Train and coach lower-level mechanical engineers
• Execute engineering strategy for the Tucson site
• Lead process improvements related to mechanical engineering expertise
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
• Physical Requirements:
• Approximately 80% sitting and 20% standing/walking about in-door Company facilities.
• Lift and Carry up to 35 lbs.
• Use head and neck in static position, looking up/down and side-to-side.
• Perform light lifting from floor, table and shelf.
• Push and pull carts or mobile tables, loaded and unloaded.
• Minimal: heavy lifting from floor or higher, bending, twisting, climbing, lifting arms above shoulders, kneeling.
• Minimal: exposure to excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, hazardous equipment, uneven walking surfaces
• Typing with computer and keyboard

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), preferably ANSYS
• Ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Ability to explain a range of technical information
• Excellent communicator - can sell concepts to people at all levels in the organization, including engineers.
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Assets: Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, ARP
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient organizational skills and the ability to prioritize according to urgency while remaining flexible to changing situations
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Able to manage multiple, concurrent priorities

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Certifications: None Required
• Years of Experience: 8 years of relevant experience