What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer position at Infinite Computing Systems, Inc?
Job Description
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 projectrelated 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 :
Bachelors degree in engineering from a fouryear college or university with at least five 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 highspeed blowers or fans plumbing elements thinwalled pressure vessels and fluid / pneumatic seal designs.
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.
Proficiency in CAD modeling of parts and constraint assemblies including associated detail drawings and layouts.
Working familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT).
Experience with tolerance stackups 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.
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.
Ability to work with management and supply chain to ensure testing happens as planned.
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.
Experience with 3D routing of water and air hoses.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
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).
Understanding and working knowledge of detail component design.
Working knowledge of aerospace materials processes and finishes.
Experience in the development and integration of aircraft equipment and electromechanical systems.
Knowledge of electronic discrete and surface mount components.
Knowledge of aerospace standards materials processes and finishes.
Experience with manufacturing processes including machined elements forging casting injection molding thermal forming and sheet metal fabrications.
Testing experience including overseeing development testing writing test plans and reports supporting test setups and witnessing testing.
Understanding and working knowledge of RTCA DO160 qualification.
Experience with LabVIEW or other data acquisition systems.
Handson experience with assembly and troubleshooting.
Experience with commercial aircraft monuments or other interior products.
Key Skills
Electrical Discharge Machining,Mechanical Design,GD&T,Tooling,CAD,Creo,Sheet Metal,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,HVAC Design,Plastics Injection Molding,Catia
Employment Type : Full Time
Vacancy : 1
