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RAM Aerospace is a leader in aerospace innovation, powering flight and space exploration with precision solenoids, valves, and actuators. Since 1975, we’ve supported missions like the Space Shuttle and continue to deliver mission-critical components for commercial, defense, and satellite systems. As one of Southern Utah’s largest employers, we drive economic growth and offer high-skilled careers in engineering and manufacturing. From our advanced facility in St. George, we build the future of aerospace—on time, with excellence, and as a team. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology and help shape the future of flight and space exploration. Your career takes off here!

As an Associate Design Engineer, you are launching your career in high-performance aerospace engineering. You will work under the mentorship of our Senior Project Engineers, bridging the gap between theoretical design and real-world manufacturing. This is a hands-on role where you will perform detailed analysis, create 3D models, and support the transition of your designs from a computer screen to a flight-ready component. You will learn the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry, engage with customers, and help troubleshoot complex mechanical challenges. If you are eager to learn, ready to design, and want to see your work fly, this is your runway.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design & Analysis: Support Project Engineers from conception to completion. You will perform design calculations, conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, and utilize reliability tools to ensure our products meet mission requirements.
• CAD Modeling: utilize SolidWorks (or Solid Edge) to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings. You will ensure all designs meet safety factors and risk mitigation standards.
• Production Support: You aren't just a desk engineer; you support the shop floor. You will assist in the transition from prototype to production, ensuring all tooling, gages, and work instructions are ready for launch.
• Sustaining Engineering: Support legacy products by processing Engineering Changes (ECs), creating rework routings, and addressing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Failure Analysis: Put on your detective hat. You will support the failure analysis process, helping to troubleshoot and diagnose non-performing products to determine the root cause of issues.
• Project Management: Maintain master schedules for your assigned projects and participate in periodic design reviews to keep the team on track.
• Collaboration: Interact frequently with customers via email, teleconference, and site visits. You will also work closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to understand process specifications.

• Legal: Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (due to ITAR requirements).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field is required.
• CAD Proficiency: Working knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, or AutoCAD).
• Technical Fundamentals: Understanding of basic engineering calculations, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles.
• Communication: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable working in a team environment and interacting with customers.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to customer sites or suppliers as required (Note: Travel frequency may vary based on project needs).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit and stand constantly.
• Must possess the manual dexterity to handle/use fingers constantly for computer work and part handling.

Why You’ll Love Working at RAM – Our Benefits

At RAM Aerospace, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term success.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Short-Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits - Additional protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays - Generous time off to relax, travel, and spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Parental Leave - Time to bond with your new addition and transition smoothly back to work.
• 401(K) Retirement Account - Plan for your future with our 401(K) retirement account, complete with an employer match.
• Tuition Assistance - Invest in your education and future growth with our tuition assistance program.
• Flexible Work Schedule - Balance your work and personal life with a flexible work schedule.

We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)

RAM Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition, it is the policy of RAM Aerospace to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.

We welcome former military and law enforcement applicants!