Sr. Design Engineer

ABOUT THE CIRCOR AEROSPACE PRODUCTS GROUP

The CIRCOR Aerospace Products (CAP) Group is headquartered in Corona, CA and is currently comprised of five businesses that are leaders in the design, development and manufacture of aircraft components and sub-systems, including landing gear, fluid controls and high performance switches. 

These businesses include CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc in Corona, California (former Circle Seal Controls and LOUD Engineering & Manufacturing); Aerodyne Controls in Ronkonkoma, New York; Motor Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, Industria in Paris, France and Bodet Aero of Chemille, France and the related ATLAS Productions, Tangier, Morocco.

The CAP group has annual global sales of over $110 million.  The Aerospace Group is part of CIRCOR International (NYSE:CIR) headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.  www.circor.com

CIRCOR Aerospace Products are utilized in nearly all commercial and military aircraft, commercial and military helicopters, space launch vehicles, including the US Space Shuttle, commercial and military ships and submarines, as well as numerous industrial and high technology applications.

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The Sr. Design Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and designs hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment for aerospace landing gear, utility actuator, hydraulic valves, and other fluid controls applications. The Sr. Design Engineer will also be responsible for performing tests or supervising the performance of testing on hardware for which he/she is responsible.

The Sr. Design Engineer primarily interfaces with customers, program managers, other design engineers, stress analysts, performance analysts and reliability analysts.  From time to time, this individual will also provide design assistance to other CAP Engineering groups.

• Reports To:   Engineering Manager

• Direct Reports: N/A

• Key Internal Partners: CIRCOR Aerospace Design Engineering Groups

• Customers:    External customers include military and commercial aerospace airframe manufacturers, system and sub-system integrators.

·         Review and validate customer requirements.

·         Create design concepts to meet customer requirements

·         Perform preliminary stress analyses to size hydro-mechanical/ electro-mechanical devices to meet loading, performance, and life requirements for aircraft landing gears and actuation systems.

·         Participate in Concurrent Engineering efforts along with manufacturing, quality and estimating departments.

·         Assist Sales and Marketing in responding to customer inquiries.

·         Participate company wide Kaizen events as a member of the Engineering team

·         Prepare technical documents (technical written response, test procedures and reports, analyses, failure analysis etc…).

·         Conduct detail design of hydro-mechanical/electro-mechanical designs (including weight, performance, and tolerance analyses).

·         Work with Engineering Stress and Reliability Analysts to ensure analyses are completed accurately and on time.

·         Lead Formal Design Reviews for assigned programs.

·         Execute development and qualification programs to ensure tests are completed accurately and on time.

·         Assist with certification activity involving assigned programs

·         Ensure verification of assigned project requirements are completed and meet customer expectations.

• Is measured for assigned project completeness, accuracy, and timeliness

• Is measured for ability to multi-tasking and prioritization

• Effectiveness use of materials and resources in meeting design intent and customer requirements

Education: The Sr. Design Engineer position requires a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four year accredited institution.

Experience:  The Sr. Design Engineer must posses 8 years minimum associated experience in design and test of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, valves, and actuators.

Core Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of aerospace industry accepted design and analysis techniques and methodologies

• Thorough understanding of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical devices such as actuators, manual, solenoid operated and motorized valves. Landing gears and actuation system experiences are highly desirable

• Must have effective communication, organization, problem solving, interpersonal and team building skills and able to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment

• Must have strong math and statistics and computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA V5 or NX) and MathCad)

• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5

• Must be able to perform basic mechanical analyses such as stress, heat transfer, and dynamics using conventional hand calculations and FEA software

• Must understand fluid mechanics and be able to perform flow calculations

• Must be proficient in writing technical documents

Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to influence others and impact change

• Well organized

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.  Ability to get along well with diverse personalities – tactful – mature – flexible

• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive

• Effective communication, interpersonal and team building skills and able to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment

• Quick learner and drive for continuous improvement

• Customer focus and willingness to help other team members

OTHER

• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).
• Approximately 20% travel required.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements:  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications:  Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment. 
• We are an E-Verify Participant.

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. business offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. 

CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  M/F/D/V

For immediate consideration, please apply online and submit your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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