Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Full time
Job Summary:

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will take technical lead on specific projects as identified by the Engineering Manager. This role will provide assistance to the Engineering Manager in coaching other Mechanical Engineers to develop design skills and work to the departmental processes. The ideal candidate will research and develop ideas for new products and systems, and play an integral role in all structural designs for the Advanced Design team. Key responsibilities include performing aircraft conceptual and preliminary structural design, performing trade studies (weight, performance, structural sizing), creating engineering designs, layouts and drawings for aircraft composite and metallic parts, and leading a team of designers/draftsman to complete engineering drawing packages. The successful candidate will have experience with Catia, Cameo, and Solidworks design software, knowledge of composites manufacturing, and experience modeling complex surfaces. Additionally, they will have experience designing composite structures using ply layer maps and tables, experience using model based definition, and familiarity with Enovia and PDM. The ideal candidate will also have working knowledge of GD&T, problem solving skill sets, and an in-depth understanding of maintaining complex Bills of Material. This role will also pursue all cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability, perform critical path analysis, and prepare and implement work-around plans to ensure the successful completion of projects. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Experience:

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
Degree in mechanical engineering or related. 10+ years of experience in related field. Extensive experience in a similar role ideally within military/aerospace or similar industry. Supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will have experience collating cost data relating to the mechanical design, ensuring the mechanical design functionally meets the user's requirements, producing designs to specified deadlines, and achieving the required timescales. They will also set an example to the other members of the mechanical design team on how to manage designs, and have a confident, proactive character, ability to take the lead in challenging situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good IT skills, critical thinking, and active listening are also essential. The ideal candidate will also be committed to undertaking professional development, and have experience with CATIA V5 / Solidworks and Cameo (10,000+ hours minimum), and GD&T experience. Self-starting team player with the ability to work tight deadlines. May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship). Secret Clearance Active/Eligible Desired. Holds and able to maintain a valid U.S. Driver's license. Must pass pre-placement drug screen and background investigation.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods – 9 hours minimum. Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs unassisted. May be exposed to high level noise, dust, and vibration and chemical fumes (within OSHA limits).

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