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The Copley Consulting Group
Technical Design 5
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What they do
A Mechanical Product Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design of a new product, with specific reference to the mechanical function of the final product. May also be partially responsible for engineering of materials, graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
$89,252 / year median in Washington
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Our client is currently seeking a Technical Design 5 Technical Designer
- Applies fundamental drafting principles and design concept understanding to support solutions to product/process issues as they occur real-time in the fabrication flow. Create drafted parts and product structures to support operational and quality concerns.
- Performs model definition changes within the defined engineering based on engineering input. Translating the engineer's conceptual ideas and feedback into physical part geometry and assembly definition.
- Engages in cross functional, collaborative environments across the life cycle of the products to support design change and improvement.
- Maintains technical excellence in performing work with career intent to progress into technical designer job role.
- Participate and have the ability to learn in the real-time, fast pace, agile environment with a positive attitude.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides materials and process support to Aerospace programs and systems design teams throughout the full life cycle of the airplane from design to production to fleet support. Activities include definition of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components used across products.
- Reviews electrical component materials and process specifications and other engineering documents used to control design, certify and produce systems hardware.
- Identifying impacts of non-conformances associated with electrical components and corrective/preventative actions for future avoidance.
- Conducts engineering lab / failure analysis to help determine cause and corrective action of failed electrical components
- Leads in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to future products enabling a competitive advantage.
- Leads or collaborates with multiple engineering teams, Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to solve a variety of materials and process challenges throughout the full life cycle of the airplane.
- Produces requirements, specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used to enhance the full life cycle of products.
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate degree and typical experience in drafting classification (or combination of education and experience), basic understanding and usage of computer aided design, basic understanding of design product structure (details, parts, assemblies, installations), understanding in machining of metallic parts.
- 9+ years of experience working with aerospace design, including experience working with detail and assembly parts
- CATIA or equivalent solid modeling experience
- Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT) use and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Problem solving skills
- Investigative skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Project management experience working with projects at various stages and coordinating with multiple organizations
- Experience working in lab environments Education /