What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Design Engineer position at CIRCOR?
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
BUSINESS: A&D
LOCATION: Corona, CA
DIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Engineering Manager
About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.
Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Sr. Design Engineer supports the design effort of Fluid Controls and Actuation Products under Sr. Principal Engineer and/or Sr. Engineering Manager.
This position requires interactions with other engineering associates, suppliers, and applicable departmental assignees (production, sales, quality, program management, etc.) in Concurrent Engineering environment to develop producible and economical design solutions.
Hands-on participation in the test laboratory and related design validation, prototype development, as well as product preparation activities.
Principal Activities
- Develops conceptual and detailed designs for Fluid Controls and Actuation Products.
- Designs highly engineered complex/challenging products according to internal and external requirements using best engineering practices.
- Supports technical decisions and direction for given project.
- Provides technical support for legacy products.
- Executes the work in accordance with good engineering practices to ensure a technically compliant and safe product that meets all applicable standards and statutory directives that apply to our industry and type of product.
- Supports in the technical writing, development and execution of engineering documentation such as design review presentations, analysis reports, test procedures and reports.
- Provides sales and commercial support appropriate at all stages of the product lifecycle.
- Contributes to business improvement activities such as Kaizen events and Root Cause and Corrective Action activities.
- Accountable for the development, analysis and test of assigned products/projects.
- Supports production product troubleshooting, drawing updates and MRB activities.
- Makes informed decisions on design with the use of scientific mathematical analysis.
- Continuously improves technical know-how by reviewing technical publications, attending workshops, and participating in technical trainings.
Job Requirements:
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Minimum Capabilities:
- Expert in close-tolerance, machined-part mechanisms and assemblies
- Experience in the design and development of hydraulic and/or pneumatic products.
- Experience in hydraulic/pneumatic component and system sizing
- Knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, plastics, elastomers) selection, manufacturing processes and finishes.
- Expert in conducting tolerance stack-ups analysis.
- Expert in GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Proficient with SolidWorks (3D Modeling/Assembly & 2D Drawing) CAD tools
- Basic stress and flow analysis (classical and/or advanced tools).
- Commitment Driven – to meet project schedule, budget, and deliverables.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, both technical and non-technical.
- Proficient with technical writing
- Familiarity with DFMEA, VAVE, DFM, DVP&R, CM and Risk Assessment.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160.
Desirable Capabilities:
- Project Engineering – requirements management, work package management, compliance management, estimating
- Proficient with MathCAD, Simulink, ANSYS, or equivalent engineering simulation and analysis tools.
- Familiarity EPDM or other Product Data Management system.
(recommended) - Experience with designing Hydraulic/Pneumatic test set-ups and test fixtures.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and 10( ) years of relevant experience.
PAY RANGE: $125,000-$150,000.
Pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-TimeLocation
Corona, CA (Onsite)Job Type
EngineeringExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
03/14/2025Salary : $125,000 - $150,000
