PRODUCT ENGINEER

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Our Company

With a history dating back to the Wright Brothers, Hartzell Aviation is a growing family of brands committed to innovation and the continuous improvement of general aviation and is owned by Arcline Investment Management, a growth oriented private equity firm who invests in niche, technology driven businesses in high value industries. Hartzell Aviation focuses on investing in world-class processes and leading-edge technologies to support today's aircraft owners and operations. Each of the companies in the Hartzell Aviation family of brands is unified by the same core value: Built on Honor. Built on Honor reflects a collective commitment to uphold the highest stands in quality, performance and support. Built on Honor is integral to everything we do.

Hartzell Engine Tech HTTPS://HARTZELL.AERO/

Hartzell Engine Tech is a leading OEM supplier and aerospace technology company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, with additional locations across the US and Canada, that provides engine accessories and heating solutions that meet the demanding challenges of today's aircraft systems. Included in its portfolio of companies is Hartzell Aerospace Welding, located in Eagan, Minnesota and Edmonton, Alberta, provides quality aviation exhaust systems and custom metal fabrication. As a world leader in aircraft exhaust systems and engine months, the company's core competencies include certified welding, precision machining and sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineer (PE) will directly support manufacturing activities related to products in the rotating electrical machinery classification. The candidate will also support this product family through product improvement and new product development efforts that will involve design, test, troubleshooting, and production readiness activities. PE will be responsible for all facets of manufacturing support and new product design and development of various airborne electro-mechanical systems and/or devices. Principal area of focus will be electrical generators/alternators and associated voltage regulators. In addition to traditional mechanical design skills the successful candidate will also possess a fundamental understanding of basic electrical and electromagnetic principles. The candidate must be creative and capable of proposing inventive solutions to design, manufacturing and service related problems. The PE position will require a high degree of interaction with customers, suppliers, and other manufacturing team members which requires the candidate have effective written and verbal communication abilities. Candidate must be a team player and possess a high degree of professionalism and self-motivation.

Key Expected Deliverables from the position

• Support plant operations and customers by providing technical guidance and leadership to resolve product related issues

• Product life-cycle management activities such as investigating and resolving service issues, design improvements /modifications and design data life-cycle management

• Support design, develop, and manage through production launch new electro-mechanical machinery and associated systems in compliance with customer and/or regulatory guidelines

• Support FAA certification efforts including DO-160 testing on new & existing products

First Year Success Factors

• Become intimately familiar with HET's historical alternator product family

• Develop a thorough understanding of alternator design and functional theory of operation

• Develop a working understand of the typical alternator installation environment, function and service use

• Become familiar with all engineering departmental SOP's

• Develop design familiarity and engineering competency suitable to authorize engineering changes for the alternator product family

Candidate's Typical Job Duties

1. Create 3D component and assembly models and drawings which include:

a. Castings

b. Machining's

c. Stampings

d. Injection Moldings

2. Utilize FEA software tools to perform thermal, stress and modal analysis

3. Assemble prototype hardware for laboratory and flight testing

4. Troubleshoot electro-mechanical hardware and/or systems to component level

5. Review and disposition of non-conforming materials based on data and analysis

6. Write technical test plans, test reports, engineering analysis reports and service documentation

7. Operate laboratory test equipment

8. Specify test and production support equipment

9. Work with customers to resolve field issues

Requirements

Education/Experience

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (Electrical or Aerospace Engineering may be considered); 3-yr min related work experience. Experience with 3D modeling software; exposure to FEA simulation tools.

Required experience: 3-yr minimum

Technical Competencies

• Experience writing technical reports

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical systems

• Proficient Computer Skills - MS Office, engineer graphics software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with FEA software for static stress and modal analysis

• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems

• Experience with aviation related products and the FAA regulatory system

• Experience with vehicle electrical system components

Behavioral Characteristics

Builds Strategic Working Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through application.

Innovation - Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.

Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Salary Expectations

In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, HET also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and rewards all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.

Hartzell Engine Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify Employer