Senior Mechanical Designer12304">Senior Mechanical Designer
Job Code :12304
Division :AAG - FSD Irvine
Location :Irvine California US 92606-4917 16666 Von Karman Avenue
% of Travel Required :0-10%
Job Type :Full Time
Career Level :Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education :Associate Degree
Category :Aerospace/Aviation/Defense
Job Description :
POSITION SUMMARY
Designs components or portions of a system of components to
develop or improve existing products while reducing cost,
enhancing performance, or facilitating manufacturing
operations. Develops product or system layouts, drawings
and schematics using computer-aided design tools and
provides related technical support and coordination.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Under direction of design or project engineers, develops
assigned portions of design by analyzing product or
equipment specifications, performance requirements, and
existing manufacturing capability. Performs routine design
and supports fabrication of new mechanical or
electromechanical components, subsystems, and systems, by
applying advanced drafting and basic engineering
principles.
2. Prepares product or system layouts, detailed drawings,
assembly drawings, and schematics by using computer-aided
design tools and following industry and/or military drawing
standards. May assist in developing basic data and
preparing preliminary layouts, sketches, notes and
documentation in response to customer proposal requests.
3. Reviews drawings and layouts prepared by others to
ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and
conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
Identifies errors, omissions, and other deficiencies.
4. Conducts routine analyses and/or tests pertaining to the
development of new designs, methods, materials or processes
by applying advanced drafting and basic engineering
principles and company standards, and generating reports,
procedures, or change proposals. May provide input to
development and test requirements.
5. Provides technical information as input to product
engineering planning by researching manufacturing or
processing techniques, materials, properties, and process
advantages and limitations. May review suppliers
capabilities to perform to design specifications and/or
perform trade studies.
6. Recommends changes to refine and enhance products and
process by applying continuous improvement principles and
techniques.
7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops, reviewing technical
publications, and/or participating in professional
associations.
8. Supports the team by accomplishing related results as
needed. May lead the activities of drafters or designers.
Work assignments may include cross-functional or project
team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).
(06/05/2001)
Job Requirements :
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Completion of related trade school program, AA, or
equivalent external training. Demonstrated ability to
perform the essential functions of the job typically
acquired through seven years of related experience in
drafting and design, including two or more years at the
Designer level.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of drafting principles, concepts, and
techniques. Advanced knowledge of design and drawing
practices, tolerancing and use of computer-aided design and
basic engineering analysis tools. May require basic
understanding of hydraulic principles, kinematics, and
stress analysis; materials selection and manufacturing
methods and develops familiarity with military and
commercial specifications and standards applicable to
product line; electronics schematics and principles of
circuit design. General knowledge of aerospace or similar
industry products and customers. Ability to implement and
effectively apply continuous improvement methods.
Proficient in use of 2D CAD/CAM and 3D CAD/CAM wireframe
and solids work. Ability to use standard business
applications software and to use project management,
graphics and word processing applications to communicate
status, actions, recommendations and other technical
information with clarity and precision. Ability to work on
complex assignments where independent action and a high
degree of initiative are required. Ability to determine
methods and procedures on new assignments. Ability to read
and interpret technical journals and reports. Ability to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team
member competencies and participate in goal-setting,
performance feedback, and self-development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
required to sit. The employee frequently is required to
use hands to operate a computer and is required to talk and
hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and
walk or move to other locations within or outside of the
facility. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision. Also expected of the employee is
regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and
professionally with others and members of the public, and
the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee
may be required to travel to vendors or customers including
overnight trips.
(The essential functions have been provided as examples of
types of work performed by employees assigned to this job
classification. The Company reserves the right to modify
the work assignments and/or to make reasonable
accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the
essential functions of the job. The physical and mental
demands described above are representative of those
required to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.)
Offer Relocation :Maybe
Other Skills :List 3-5 Essential Skills, equipment knowledge, etc. required for this position.
1. Must have highly effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with ability to work (in a team environment) with designers / design engineers, project engineers, test engineers / technicians; and with customers to provide and solicit critical information.
2. Broad mechanical and electro-mechanical component / assembly design experience, with ability to drive product designs from concept to production, that are optimized for cost, weight, performance, reliability, repairability, manufacturability, durability, etc.
3. Extensive background in design and drawing creation and modification, drawing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), thermal and assembly tolerance analysis, use of Catia V5 for creation of models and drawings, creation of product concepts and coordination of associated prototype / development test activities.
4. Must be organized and be a self starter with the ability to manage activities and time effectively, to ensure that assigned tasks are completed within budget and schedule.
5. Must have strong valve design background in aircraft pneumatic/fuel valve design (or similar components); with strong working knowledge of LVDTs, EHSVs, and other components typically used in aircraft valves; strong knowledge in manufacturing methods; and broad knowledge in materials, processes, platings, and coatings used in aerospace products.
In addition to the job description, list specific responsibilities for this position
1. Will work with other design team members; with design, project and test engineering; and business team leadership to develop program plans; and then will be responsible for completing assigned tasks / activities within assigned budget and schedule.
2. Will be required to assist engineering in review of customer specifications and internal design standards, to verify designs / design concepts comply with product requirements.
3. Will work with engineers to evaluate customer requested changes; and will assist in establishing improvements to component designs resulting from development and qualification testing, etc.
4. Will be required to develop design standards / best practices; and to perform training of design and engineering team members; to support transfer of knowledge between, and to build capability of, the team.
5. Will be required to manage and complete assigned design activities, per program schedule.
Equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
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