Senior Design Engineer

**Must have product design experience involving hydraulic components or hydraulic systems, * Lead the design and development of new aircraft hydraulic products for various aerospace applications.

• Develop conceptual designs from customer specifications to support proposal and new business opportunities.

• Assume full technical responsibility for assigned new product development projects from concept through production release.

• Prepare and deliver all engineering drawings, documents, specifications, and related technical data required for production readiness.

• Perform engineering analyses including tolerance studies, structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), hydraulic analysis, and dynamic analysis.

• Develop qualification test plans, procedures, and supporting documentation for product validation efforts.

• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers for both new and existing product lines.

• Provide technical support and guidance to assigned business units throughout the product lifecycle.

• Coordinate engineering efforts associated with transitioning new products into production.

• Support manufacturing, quality, and operations teams in resolving technical issues and improving product performance.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and department personnel.

• Support qualification testing activities and analyze test results to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• Investigate and resolve fielded product issues through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project schedules, cost objectives, and company productivity goals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.

• Minimum of 8 years of product design experience involving hydraulic components, hydraulic systems.

• Strong analytical background with experience performing engineering calculations and technical evaluations.

• Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), hydraulic analysis, and tolerance stack-up studies.

• Proven experience leading new product development projects from concept through production.

• Ability to interpret customer specifications and develop practical engineering solutions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customers.

• Experience supporting qualification testing and product certification efforts.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace or aircraft hydraulic system experience.

• Experience supporting FAA, military, or aerospace qualification requirements.

• Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes.

• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to high noise levels from operating machinery.

• Exposure to manufacturing environments including fumes, dust, and mist.

• Potential skin exposure to oils, lubricants, and cutting fluids.

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