Designer

Job Summary

The Design Engineer/Designer is responsible for the design, analysis, and development of aerospace and/or industrial components and systems, ensuring compliance with performance, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable and certifiable designs for aerospace and/or industrial related systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop aerospace and/or industrial components, assemblies, and systems using CAD and engineering analysis tools
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation
• Conduct design reviews and support verification and validation activities
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability and assembly
• Support prototype development, testing, and troubleshooting activities
• Ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Participate in configuration management and change control processes
• Support certification, qualification, and airworthiness activities as applicable
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Operate 3D printers
• Maintain, organize and replenish 3D print materials
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent experience in a related field
• Certificated in 3D modeling
  

Required Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in design engineering
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles and design practices, when applicable
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and technical drawing standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
• Understanding in GD&T

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with aerospace standards and regulations (FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO9001), as applicable
• Professional 3D modeling license

Working Conditions

• Office and engineering environment
• Occasional work in the manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to move within office, lab, and manufacturing environments
• Occasional lifting of equipment or materials (up to 25 lbs)

Compliance & Other Requirements

• Adherence to company engineering procedures, quality systems, and ethical standards
• Compliance with applicable aerospace regulations, safety requirements, and export control laws (e.g., ITAR/EAR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, if required

Thermal Structures, a subsidiary of HEICO, is an industry-leading provider of insulation and composite products, backed by support that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We design and manufacture solutions that deliver superior performance in the most complex and demanding applications. From concept to completion, we have the resources to meet this challenge with world-class quality and value.