Mechanical Engineer

Description

Water Waste System Senior Mechanical Engineer (Level 7) Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering various engineering outputs including but not limited to the design of aircraft potable water and waste mechanical systems equipment selection 3D modeling overseeing development testing substantiation documents test plans and test reports. This role supports the Collins Aerospace business unit specializing in potable water and waste systems. The position involves performing complex assignments that may require the development of new or improved products processes or techniques. The Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed engineering tests products and equipment. Additionally this role requires the ability to broadly interpret the principles theories and concepts within the engineering specialty. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Contributes to successful project completion by resolving issues such as conflicting design requirements unsuitability of standard material and difficult coordination requirements. - Coordinates and supports project activities with other operating or engineering units to ensure participation of appropriate staff in project completion. - Assists in determining project objectives and contributes to the development of a comprehensive project design. - Reviews and approves design data throughout the technical maturity phases. - Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy. - Initiates and maintains design data throughout the technical maturity phases. - Generates artifacts reports and design reviews to provide objective evidence of compliance with requirements. - Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations. - Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university, with at least ten years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Design knowledge of fluid power handling equipment such as actuated or manual valves, pumping equipment, high-speed blowers or fans, plumbing elements, thin-walled pressure vessels, and fluid/pneumatic seal designs. • Knowledge base includes, but is not limited to, fluid power control components, high speed blowers or fans, plumbing elements, thin-walled pressure vessels, and fluid/pneumatic seal designs. • Understanding and working knowledge of detail component design. • Hands-on experience with assembly and troubleshooting. • Experience with interpreting and creating equipment specifications, specifying and conducting verification testing, and generating qualification and certification documentation related to ATA Chapter 38 Water and Waste equipment and systems, or similar cabin equipment. • Proficiency and practical experience in potable water/waste and gray water aerospace design practices. • Working familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT). • Experience with tolerance stack-ups, fits, and clearances. • Design experience with mechanical components and fastening methods. • Ability to provide engineered solutions for aircraft lavatory mechanical systems, including detailed design and component selection. • Experience in reviewing specifications and assessing requirements. • Ability to identify compliance differences between specified requirements and existing capabilities. • Experience in developing qualification documents such as substantiation documents, test plans, test procedures, and test reports. • Understanding and working knowledge of RTCA DO-160 qualification. • Ability to review customer comments on qualification documents, resolve differences, and update documents accordingly. • Experience in interfacing with customers, systems engineers, and program managers to address design and compliance issues. • Experience in conducting and participating in tests to validate the robustness and performance of new product designs. • Ability to interface with suppliers, electrical engineering, system architects, ODM, quality, tooling engineering, and other development groups to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Ideal candidate has design experience with all aspects of Chapter 38 products and systems. • Experience in related hydraulic, fuel, pneumatics, oxygen, cryogenic, marine, space systems. • Experience in the development and integration of aircraft equipment and electro-mechanical systems. • Experience utilizing Siemens NX CAD software, Teamcenter PLM, and Altium or equivalent PCB layout tool. • 3D modeling experience with NX (formerly Unigraphics), CATIA, or equivalent software. • Experience using simulation tools such as CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis). • Knowledge of electronic discrete and surface mount components. • Proficiency in CAD modeling of parts and constraint assemblies, including associated detail drawings and layouts. • Experience with 3D routing of water and air hoses. • Working knowledge of aerospace standards, materials, processes, and finishes. • Classical method of stress analysis • Design of mechanical components, subsystems, complex assemblies, and aircraft system architecture. • Generate detailed component design and assembly of at least one of the following subject matters: control valves, actuators, compressors or pumps, regulators, pressure gauges, cryogenic and alternative fuel commodities. • Experience with manufacturing processes, but is not limited to machined elements, forging, casting, injection molding, thermal forming, and sheet metal fabrications. • Experience with LabVIEW or other data acquisition systems. • Experience with commercial aircraft monuments or other interior products.

Skills

siemens nx, altium, 3d modeling, simulation tools, fea analysis, aircraft equipment, electro mechanical systems, fluid power handling equipment, aerospace

Top Skills Details

siemens nx,altium,3d modeling,simulation tools,fea analysis,aircraft equipment,electro mechanical systems,fluid power handling equipment

Experience Level

Expert Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $81.60 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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Salary : $82 - $85