Project Engineer V - Aerospace (PROJE004069)
SARGENT AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Competitive Compensation
- Bonus platforms
- Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
- 401k Savings & Investment Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- HSA/FSA
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Gym & Rideshare Incentives
- Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
- ½ day Fridays
- Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
- Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
- Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships, and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
- Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
- Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
- Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical component and system design, including new product development and support of sustaining production of existing designs.
- Accountability for development and test of new design configurations, independently leading component detail design including layout and modeling by designers and drafters, tolerance stack-ups and drawing approvals, and detailed analysis such as stress/FEA/fatigue.
- Interface with internal and external customers & suppliers to clarify design intent and technical requirements, planning and defining program workload, leading design teams.
- Write test plans and test reports in support of new development and product improvement programs.
- Support and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to facilitate inspection and manufacturing.
- Drive engineering design and development process improvements. Lead internal and external design reviews. Review and approve designs for completeness and proper application of engineering principles in peer reviews.
- Maintain accurate, orderly project records, including design and test data, customer specifications, directives, etc.
- PhD degree in Engineering or related technical field and 10 years' experience as a project/design engineer, OR
- Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field and 13 years' experience as a project/design engineer, OR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and minimum 15 years' experience as a project/design engineer
- Senior level experience in component design layout and modeling, detail design and drafting per ASME Y14.5, analysis, and qualification test. Complete understanding of manufacturing and assembly methods.
- Working knowledge of aircraft systems and the effects of components on system operation and performance.
- Expert knowledge of industry design practices to predict component reliability, working knowledge of reliability analysis, fault-tree analysis, FMEA, FMECA, durability analysis, damage tolerance analysis, and wear analysis.
- Expert knowledge of stress analysis, FEA, fatigue analysis, non-linear strain analysis, tolerance stackups, performance analysis, weight analysis, vibration analysis, thermal analysis, corrosion control, and material and process control.
- Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex technical problems and communicate in clear simple terms.
- Excellent MS Office skills
- Up to 10% travel
- Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
- US Citizenship mandatory, security clearance a plus.
- Considerable technical program experience including NRE estimates, proposals, RFQ evaluation, trade studies, requirements development, supplier evaluations, partnering opportunities, and cost and schedule analysis.
- Self-motivated drive and endurance with history of program success.
- Mechanical aptitude displayed through personal hobbies/projects.