Mechanical Design Engineer

Job#: 3058438
Job Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Long Beach, California (Hybrid) & : Oxnard, California (Hybrid) - Will have assignments at both locations
Role Overview
An experienced Mechanical Design Engineer is required to support the design and development of aerospace structures and components. This position involves developing designs from initial concepts through detailed design, manufacturing, assembly, and integration. The successful candidate must work independently, solve complex engineering problems, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams on critical aircraft design and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Design aerospace mechanical and structural components and assemblies based on specified and derived requirements.
• Develop detailed designs of composite and metallic structures, considering performance, weight, manufacturability, and cost.
• Design composite parts, including laminate definition, ply orientation, layup schedules, and manufacturing considerations.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles to composite fabrication, machining, assembly, and integration.
• Perform classical engineering hand calculations and basic finite element analysis to support design decisions.
• Apply fundamental engineering principles, including mechanics of materials, structural mechanics, and material properties, to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using Siemens NX.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Select appropriate materials, fasteners, hardware, and manufacturing processes based on structural, functional, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with structural analysis, materials, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs meet project requirements.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of mechanical or structural design experience, preferably in the aerospace industry, with a focus on design rather than hands-on assembly.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD, experience with composite part design (including laminate and layup definition), and experience designing machined metallic components and assemblies. Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required. Candidates must be comfortable completing a CAD assessment during the evaluation process.
Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Siemens NX, including complex part and assembly modeling.
• Experience with aerospace composite structures, including bonded and mechanically fastened assemblies.
• Experience with composite tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing aircraft primary or secondary structures.
• Experience with aircraft landing gear systems, hydraulic actuators, or other aerospace mechanical systems.

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