Mechanical Engineering Lead
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Position Responsibilities
: s1 h+ O% S( }! @) ]Design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies & systems including aluminum chassis design, heatsink design, PCB packaging
Perform thermal and strength FEA analysis and prepare reports on results
Perform laboratory verification testing of electro-mechanical assemblies, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing
Create production drawings for machined parts, plastic injection molded parts, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical sub-assemblies, PCB fabrication, PCB assemblies and associated parts lists
Management of the mechanical engineering functions to facilitate the design, integration, verification, and production transfer of avionics hardware.4 s" Z. r) M1 l# w( o
Work with program management to develops cost and schedule baselines and targets and to ensure programs are staffed with the appropriate engineering personnel
e6 t2 w* ]& I% V* J# hEnsure all designs meet both internal and customer requirements and design standards." X8 Z# B8 C) e5 D [ e) K
Identify issues and risks, develop corresponding mitigation/action plans, and track to closure# u$ T4 d4 H7 x; P" n
Provide guidance and direction to the mechanical engineering personnel7 \7 R) q& C& {' a( y) `% r
Work with the sales team to develop engineering input to proposals including technical, cost, schedule, and risk definition to meet customer needs.
8 _8 |! |- ?1 W7 n, W3 V- DCoaching, mentoring, and development of engineering personnel including training, performance evaluation reviews, and hiring/termination recommendations
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Essential Skills and Experience
$ s: C- B+ {0 a- R0 |3 i2 Q/ R' t% d15 - 20 Years of aerospace electro-mechanical design and development experience including knowledge of electronics mechanical design practices and procedures + w2 o5 f. o s
Knowledge of IPC Standards for the design and manufacturing of electronics assemblies.% l% K, n5 Q. Z% @, V
Knowledge of ASME Y14.100-2000 & Y14.5-1994 drawing requirements.
$ ~2 a8 N& a& o% g8 s/ RKnowledge of industry & military specifications for materials, parts, and processes.
; ]0 P" S! F( W9 g( b* pKnowledge of various fabrication and assembly processes, including metal/plastics machining, plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication processes, brazing, welding, printed circuit board fabrication, printed circuit board assembly, and printed circuit board rework processes.
N; Z* p6 @& YTechnical knowledge of Electronics Packaging, Printed Wiring Board Layouts, Thermal Analysis, Strength Analysis* P1 K2 J* S& C3 ~5 g0 J" i& e
Previous experience in the management of aerospace development programs including cost and schedule management
' _* {4 G" }1 o# \# I" p2 F2 mProven accomplishments in positions of leadership managing various levels of mechanical engineers$ Z; C7 I& J* Y+ H4 P
Working knowledge mechanical design and simulation tools such as PADS, AutoCAD, Cosmos Design Star, AutoDesk Mechanical Simulation1 b4 E! _0 Q% m. D% n5 y5 A% g. W' [
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, Powerpoint and Project
# l- G# Q, |+ m2 p" W- bFamiliarity with Root Cause and Corrective Action methodologies5 d1 `' Q' [5 P6 y- j5 B
Previous experience in RTCA/DO-160 processes and FAA Certification
6 d5 z2 X# w& y4 VCreativity, innovation, commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment
: u8 r" L5 F, OAbility to work in a team environment
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Excellent analysis and decision making skills+ m6 l$ j" x: I2 K/ W, T
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management
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