Mechanical Designer

COMPANY HISTORY

Ingenium Aerospace was formed in 2006. The current ownership consists of Steve Carter and Darrin Kopala, who together proudly employ a staff of talented professionals who are committed to customer-focused service. We are a small, flexible, and fast paced company whose mission is to provide quality actuation, rotating components and related products and service, delivered to the aerospace and defense markets on-time, and at a reasonable price.

CORE VALUES AND FOCUS

Ingenium Aerospace highly values our associates as dynamic interactive parts of our team. Our associates are involved in the decision-making process and developing solutions to our customers’ challenges. We value our associates by providing an environment that fosters respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We also provide a fun and friendly working environment.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanical Designer is a challenging and critical position. This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across many aspects of the business. Specific responsibilities below are functions that will be required in the Mechanical Designer role.

• Oversight and participation in all aspects of the design and engineering of the product design including:
• Housings
• Gears
• Gear-sets
• Gear boxes (Planetary, Spur, Differential, Bevel, Helical, etc.)
• Transition screws (Ball Screws, Acme Screws, Planetary roller screws, etc.)
• Various types of bearing configurations
• Structural loads
• Fits/clearances
• Knowledge of the electrical scope of work including:
• Knowledge of motors (AC, Brush DC, and Brushless DC)
• Commutation sensors
• Position sensing
• Velocity and load sensing devices
• Open and closed loop control systems
• High frequency response servo applications
• Understanding of the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Work with customers to formulate their requirements
• Understand the implications within an application
• Ability to solve problems and the ability to recognize if a problem exists
• Actively design with details each new product application through the full product life cycle including proposal, design, development, verification, and product support

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Create Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering (ME) conceptual trade studies and detailed proposal efforts
• Create detailed layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings for new applications using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Create and execute product design details, which includes:
• Detailing
• Drawing
• Review & Approve Drawings and Change Orders
• Detailed Piece Part Drawings with Tolerance including temperature affects
• Complete Bills of Material on drawings in ERP
• Work cooperatively to provide Engineering technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, or customers
• Ensure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)
• Adhere to departmental procedures and standards to achieve highest quality of throughput
• Participate on special assignments as assigned
• Define, design, and support electromechanical and mechanical test equipment for each product application, including the creation of the automation code if needed
• Ability to be hands on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes & support production issues
• Ability to participate in proposals and blank sheet design
• Managing drawing completion status
• Ability to work interactively with supply chain & suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturing processes are utilized

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A.A.S. in Mechanical Design or Equivalent Degree Work Experience
• Specific applicable experience of 3 – 5 years in an applicable work environment
• Aerospace experience is a plus
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills through example, mentoring, and running multifaceted design efforts
• Specific capability in the following software:
• SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM
• SolidWorks Simulation is a plus
• Microsoft Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Exceptional analytical and mathematical background
• Ability to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understand
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes & methods
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)
• U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a plus
• Working knowledge of Windchill (RELAX) is a plus
• Knowledge of space environments is a plus
• Knowledge of Land and Sea based systems is a plus
• Knowledge of design for harsh environments is a plus
• Experience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plus
• Knowledge of Aerospace Military & Commercial Aerospace design requirements is a plus
• Knowledge of aerospace designing standards is a plus
• Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing design & manufacturing is a plus
• Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 is a plus
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP programs is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

• The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plant require regular use of personal protective equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• The candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds