Design Engineer I (PB1)

This is a Professional entry level position. The successful candidate analyzes, researches and designs components or a system of components, new products or to improve existing products while reducing cost, enhancing performance or facilitating manufacturing operations. Designs products or systems of moderate scope and complexity for assigned programs using a variety of engineering principles from mechanical, materials science or other engineering disciplines., * Creates designs by analyzing product specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capabilities. Performs moderately complex design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of components, subsystems, and systems by applying engineering principals and established analytical tools. May develop detailed designs by using sketches and descriptive transfer functions provided by others.

• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, cost defining recommendations, and change proposals.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product layouts, detailed drawings, and assembly drawings by coordinating with designers or drafters, interpreting customer and functional requirements, and by using computer-aided design tools and following industry and drawing standards. Develops data and makes preliminary sketches, notes, and documentation in response to customer proposal requests.
• Reviews drawings and assembly models to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications. Identifies design errors, omissions and other deficiencies and recommends revisions and improvements to engineers or other designers.
• Conducts analyses and/or tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials or processes and completes required documentation by applying engineering principles and company standards, and generating reports, procedures or change proposals., (The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.) In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position requires successful completion of all other duties assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field.
• May have limited prior industry experience or worked with direction in student internship programs.
• Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) or Mechanical Engineering (ASME) certification desired., * Ability to effectively function in cross-functional teams, communicate and present information to team members, team leaders and top management.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• General knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing environments.

• Variable Incentive Plan (Bonus Eligibility)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA Company Contribution
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual
• Flexible Work Schedules for Most Positions