Job Overview

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with extensive mechanical design skills that can manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization, while working with and providing guidance to a team of mechanical engineers. This position is in Orlando, Florida. This individual must be capable of devising simple solutions to complex engineering problems both independently and by soliciting input from other technical subject matter experts across the organization. The position may require occasional overtime and travel as required to meet critical schedule milestones

Essential Functions

• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Research, plan, design, and provide guidance to other engineers for mechanical and electromechanical products and systems
• Analyze, design and test products or systems such as instruments, controls, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems
• Plan and possibly direct engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree
• 9+ years related experience.
• Ability to create and guide the development of aerospace structure designs including structure assemblies, component installations, and bracket designs that conform to requirements documents and assist in requirements verification of those designs.
• Experienced with basic material selection, sheet metal design practices, basic machining practices and aerospace hardware selection
• Knowledge of, and experience with ASME Y14.5-1994 and generating detailed documentation of parts, assemblies and installations.
• Ability to be a GD&T SME for the organization
• Proficiency with Part List preparation
• Proficiency with engineering change document preparation and impact assessments.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform Peer Reviews of fellow engineers' designs and drawings.
• Ability to manage own time within the program plan requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with PTC's Creo 8.0 or later revision, especially with detail part design, large assembly management and drawing documentation
• Experience with aerospace flight vehicle design
• Proficiency in design of mechanical ground support equipment and handling procedures / methods
• Understanding of mechanical analysis requirements and techniques used for initial sizing and design verification
• Proficiency in non-conforming material review of root cause / corrective action and disposition instructions
• Proficiency with hands-on engineering support of manufacturing
• Proficiency in preparing conceptual models and design review materials
• Experience in preparation of estimates for design tasks.

• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non-technical professionals at all levels