Mechanical Design Engineer

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics manufactures certified instruments, avionics and power solutions for the global aerospace industry and operates one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world. The company’s True Blue Power division is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion aircraft batteries, USB chargers, inverters and converters.

THE POSITION…

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of new products, including research and integration of new and existing technologies. You will collaborate on the concept, design, prototyping and testing of new products and be involved with their introduction to the production process. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business and commercial aviation. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• You have a minimum 7 years of electromechanical design or SolidWorks experience where mechanical and electrical requirements are interdependent to meet performance and test specifications
• You have advanced skills in solid modeling (3D) software using SolidWorks
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office
• You have strong attention to detail
• You are organized, focused, and results-oriented
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills
• You have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Optimize mechanical design of new products based on competing demands of performance, size, weight, cost and time
• Apply mechanical experience and knowledge of parts such as extrusions, sheet metal, machining, molding, electrical systems, etc.
• Research new technologies, materials, processes or methods to incorporate into new designs
• Develop 3D, assembly and product designs in SolidWorks, including 2D drawings and documentation
• Design to meet regulatory compliance and qualification testing of new products
• Implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for new and existing designs
• Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance on drawings and in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Author manufacturing work instructions for production implementation
• Tooling/assembly fixture design and specification as needed
• Part and vendor evaluation and qualification

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have a food truck fest in the summer, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with prizes and we sponsor our employees in community walk/run activities.
• We have a small company feel even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.