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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Piedmont Aviation Component Services - **Location:** Tulsa, OK, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards, SolidWorks (CAD), System-level Testing - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://apply.workable.com/tat-technologies-ltd/j/4434C7CABF ## About the Role * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field. * U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required. * Minimum of 2 years' work experience working in manufacturing in a design related role. * In depth knowledge of Solidworks (Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings, Drafting Standards, and Sheet Formats) or other CAD programs. * Reading and Interpreting Specifications (FAA and Industry Standards) as applicable to Engineering designs. Preferred: * Be able to prepare mechanical design packages (layout, analysis, specifications, requisitions, etc.) for customer projects. * Understand Metallurgical Properties of Metals (preferred: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Inconel, Copper). * Properties of Air and Fluid Flow (Proof Pressure, Leak Testing, Flow Pressure Drop, etc.). * Experience in Tooling Design. * Experience in manufacturing processes like Welding / Vacuum Brazing / Torch Brazing of Metals / Chemical Cleaning of Metals / Heat Treatment of Metals / Machining / Casting / Forgings / Forming etc. * Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (primarily Dye Penetrant Inspection) * Prior experience with an AS9100/9110 environment is a plus. * PDM/PLM Experience. * Six Sigma Certification. ## Description We are seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, and support aerospace products from concept through production. This role partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while driving continuous improvement across products and processes. Responsibilities * Design support through all phases including - reviewing design requirements, feasibility analysis, preliminary design, simulations, detailed design, prototyping, testing, production planning to design support and documentation. * Provide engineering technical support to OEM, Military, Commercial and Repair Station divisions on a day to do basis for design related issues. * Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and cost. * Interact with internal and external customers, vendors, and suppliers for identifying solutions or developing new products or processes. Participate in internal and external product design reviews with engineering or other technical teams. * Capability to work on mechanical designs with high level of complexity and component assemblies or sub-assemblies using CAD models. * Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, with technical research ensuring engineering excellence. * Process technically sound change management process with ECR's (Engineering Change Request) and ECN's (Engineering Change Notice) within Product Data Management (PDM) system. * Review and approval of product definition data. Maintain CAD models in legacy CAD systems export to preferred CAD systems. * Use of fundamental understanding of dimensional measurement systems and tolerance techniques (GD&T), fluid and flow mechanics, pressure systems and basic instrumentation. * Apply information from technical manuals, engineering drawings and documents in the calibration environment to solve challenges. * Create test work instructions and test procedures from design and/or Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) specifications. * Write procedures and test specification for Acceptance Testing and/or system level testing. * Interpreting Specifications (FAA and Industry Standards). Preparing reports and Submitting FAA data for approval. * Evaluate Testing for compliance with specifications and equivalency of Materials and Processes. * Perform flow calculations, air density conversions, stress/strain calculations for design validations or modifications. * Experience in ERP systems to modify and create work instructions and BOM updates. * Manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time and be able to manage priorities with good Project Management skillset. * Support manufacturing with non-conformances and troubleshooting assembly/testing issue with Failure/Root Cause Analysis. * Other responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Leader. ## Related Videos - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)