Talascend is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract opportunity in Waco, TX
SUMMARY :
Design and liaison of aircraft primary and secondary structure utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3-dimensional CAD.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design / drawings.
- Conducting engineering drawing preparation and release within allocated schedule and budget constraints.
- Generating bids for customer requested change orders and new pursuits.
- Documenting and reviewing designs with peers, management, and customers.
- Prepare specifications for parts lists, assemblies, and installations
- Prepare complete production detail drawings
- Contribute design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing
- Operations
TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS / SKILLS :
Must have experience with the use of 3D CAD programs to create solid models and 2D detail, assembly, and installation drawings.
Experience with CREO (Pro / engineer) preferred.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Must have knowledge of mechanical design principles for aircraft structure and components.
- Must have strong analytic and communication skills; ability to coach, train, motivate and manage technical personnel.
- Must have sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria and complex activities.
- Must have the ability to motivate others; sound effective listening skills; pays attention to details; ability to work under pressure;
and ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
- Must be familiar with Mil Std 100 / 1000 and MIL 31000T, ANSI Y14 drawings standards and aerospace documentation practices
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSES ETC. :
BS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
6 years relevant experience in mechanical design OR associate degree
8 years relevant experience in mechanical design.