POSITION: Sr Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA
SHIFT: Monday – Thursday (Day Shift: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm)
QualificationsBASIC FUNCTIONS:
- Design and develop mechanical systems, keeping in mind the budget and timelines
- To generate 3D models of enclosures and mechanical packaging and Assembly drawings in SolidWorks
- To generate conceptual design, PCB board design, layout and packaging in SolidWorks
- Product-focused creative thinking and strong attention to detail design
- Developing and building prototypes to test their function
- Analyzing and testing existing products to identify areas for improvement
- Work directly with all departments to resolve manufacturing issues
- Must have working knowledge of mold making, dies, tooling, assembly, manufacturing fixtures and processes
- Experience in fiberglass and foaming a plus (parts and assemblies are fabricated from foam, fiberglass, castings, resins and aluminum)
- Some injection molding experience
- Produce/support technical and engineering documents (Spec. Router, ECO, ECR)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience as related to the above duties
- 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (design, process, equipment, documentation)
- Proficiency in common design software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Good knowledge of FEA analyses for thermal, stress and vibration analysis using simulation tools and SW
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and quality specifications
- Ability to read and understand basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
- Aerospace manufacturing company experience in assisting all phases of manufacturing process a plus
- Comfortable and able to work well as part of an integrated team including skilled technicians, engineering peers, and principal level engineers
- Must exhibit good judgment, ingenuity, and personal as well as professional integrity
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills