Independent Contractor Solidworks Jobs in Arizona

Job Description
NPD Design Engineer
Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
The NPD Design Engineer will serve as a responsible engineer across multiple new product development programs, owning technical execution from concept through qualification and production support.
- Own and manage multiple concurrent engineering programs within a fast-paced NPD environment
- Develop and execute engineering plans aligned to customer requirements and program timelines
- Support customer meetings and interpret customer specifications and develop compliance matrices
- Perform design analysis including structural, reliability, and statistical evaluation as well as present technical information including PDR's and CDR's
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and technical data packages
- Support prototype/pathfinder development with hands-on troubleshooting
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, test, quality, and program management teams
- Support qualification testing, failure analysis, and production launch activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and design for manufacturability
- Design with automation and scalability in mind
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of DOE, FMEA, and DFMA (required)
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software (required)
- Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation) strongly preferred
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis
- GD&T knowledge preferred
- Aerospace, defense, or related industry experience preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience required; 5+ years preferred
*This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be authorized to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility.
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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
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About Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC)
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.
PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., "All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor's team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S." Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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