Component Engineer - Aerospace - Melville, NY

This Component Engineer role is ideal for an engineer with aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing experience who enjoys component selection, qualification, and lifecycle management. You'll work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure critical electronic and mechanical components meet performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting both new and existing programs.

Client Details

My client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation supporting highly regulated aerospace, defence, and advanced technology markets. They are committed to innovation, quality, and reliability, developing products that require rigorous engineering standards and technical excellence. The company offers engineers the opportunity to work on complex programmes while contributing to products that support critical applications worldwide.

Description

• Select, evaluate, and approve electronic and mechanical components for new product development and existing programmes.
• Conduct component qualification, validation, and technical assessments to ensure performance and reliability.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, datasheets, and technical requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for component-related failures and non-conformances.
• Manage component lifecycle activities, including obsolescence, alternate sourcing, engineering changes, and PCN/GIDEP notifications.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to resolve technical and production challenges.

Profile

A successful 'Component Engineer' should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience within aerospace, defence, aviation, or a similar highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of component engineering, product qualification, and lifecycle management.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards related to aerospace, electrical, or mechanical components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with experience supporting cross-functional engineering teams.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of $100,000-$130,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence engineering programmes.
• Exposure to component qualification, reliability engineering, and product lifecycle management.
• Collaborative environment with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership teams.
• Clear opportunities for technical growth, career advancement, and professional development.
• Stable, long-term position supporting highly engineered products in a growing industry.

If you're an experienced Component Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Aerospace Engineer seeking a rewarding opportunity in a high-tech manufacturing environment, apply today to learn more about this exciting career opportunity with my client.

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