What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at KIHOMAC?
- Perform technical analysis associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
- Some exercise of judgment is required on task details and in making recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
- Research and select materials based on customer’s strength requirements or tooling requirements
- Create drawings from 3D Models in accordance with ASME standards
- Reverse engineer parts and assemblies using standard Machine Shop Inspection tools and equipment to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawings
- Manage projects and coordinate all procurement and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
- Utilize derived requirements to design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove sufficient strength
- Select vendors based on capabilities and manage them throughout project’s timeframe
- Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes (ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP)
- Support continuous improvement
- Write detailed build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions to assist the production team
- Identify root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for discrepancies and deficiency
- Utilize the lean manufacturing approach to make the manufacturing process more efficient
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Support organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
- Perform duties under supervision of senior engineer(s)
- Capable of following, performing, and recording the results of the execution of a test plan
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Training (both required and desired):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline required
Experience:
- 2 years of professional experience in the required task area
- Experience with:
- Reading and interpreting government 2D drawings
- Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and other productsComposites manufacturing design preferred
- Composites manufacturing design preferred
- Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
- Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks and the ability to Model complex, lofted aerospace parts preferred
- Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus
Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
Physical Requirements:
- Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
- Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
- Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources