Highlights
The Support Equipment Design Engineer designs, develops, validates, and supports tooling and equipment used in the assembly, disassembly, handling, storage, and transportation of aerospace components. The engineer works with technicians, engineers, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and practical solutions across projects and operating locations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Blue Ash, OH |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Website | http://traincroft.com/ |
Description
This is a fulltime position working onsite at our Cincinnati office.
The Support Equipment Design Engineer designs, develops, validates, and supports tooling and equipment used in the assembly, disassembly, handling, storage, and transportation of aerospace components. The engineer works with technicians, engineers, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and practical solutions across projects and operating locations.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Engineering and Design
• Develop mechanical designs, 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for tooling, fixtures, and support equipment.
• Perform or support stress analysis, tolerance studies, and fit, form, and function reviews to verify that designs meet applicable requirements.
• Incorporate feedback from equipment users, inspections, and prior projects into new and revised designs.
Equipment Validation and Improvement
• Work with technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel to evaluate equipment performance, usability, ergonomics, and safety.
• Support fabrication, assembly, functional testing, troubleshooting, and validation of new or modified equipment.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to equipment and related processes.
Documentation and Project Support
• Prepare and maintain drawings, specifications, instructions, inspection requirements, and other technical documentation.
• Support project schedules, design reviews, action items, and risk tracking for assigned equipment projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and communicate project requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or tooling and fixture design.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with CAD software, stress analysis, and tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace, engine assembly, or heavy mechanical assembly environments.
• Ability to work effectively with shop personnel and support continuous improvement activities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
About Company
Traincroft is a global provider of engineering services, technical documentation and training, on and off-site logistics, and MRO support.Traincroft has successfully supported many contracts for the US Air Force, foreign militaries, and MRO support as a subcontractor for General Electric, Keystone Helicopter, and the US Army/Navy as a subcontractor for MilAir.