Sr Advanced Mech Design Engr

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Coordination:
• Lead and coordinate assigned technical projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and effective delivery of designs.
• Define objectives, set plans, and oversee the direction of mechanical projects in aerospace control systems (CS).
• Ensure compliance with cost, producibility, reliability, testability, and maintainability goals throughout the product lifecycle.
• Engineering Analysis & Design:
• Conduct advanced engineering analyses, including structural, CFD, and thermal FEA using ANSYS or NX tools.
• Perform design, modeling, and create engineering drawings of mechanical components and systems, adhering to GD&T standards.
• Utilize engineering principles and product specifications to ensure design robustness and quality.
• Prototype Development & Testing:
• Oversee the production of prototypes and mock-ups, leading verification and margin testing for design validation.
• Support the qualification testing phase and ensure successful introduction of systems into service.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, technicians, program management, and production staff to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide design guidance and technical support across the integrated supply chain, including production, purchasing, and customer support.
• Supplier & Vendor Management:
• Assess and select suppliers and vendors, ensuring their products meet the mechanical design specifications.
• Manage supplier transitions and resolve any manufacturing issues or challenges related to mechanical components.
• Customer & Stakeholder Interaction:
• Interface with customers to define mechanical requirements and ensure the performance of existing products meets expectations.
• Support customer needs by ensuring designs are aligned with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Mentoring & Process Improvement:
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their technical development.
• Drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across lighting product lines, promoting productivity and quality enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Experience:
• 11-14 years of experience in mechanical design engineering with a focus on aerospace control systems and mechanical analysis.
• Experience in Aerospace products Mechanical Analysis is essential.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert in engineering analyses, including structural, CFD, and thermal FEA using ANSYS or NX tools.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Proficient in 3D modeling using ProE, Catia, or equivalent CAD software.
• Expertise in design to cost and producibility principles for aerospace systems.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, optimizing time and resources effectively.
• Additional Skills:
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive innovation within the product lines.
• Strong understanding of supplier management and product selection processes.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and productivity gains within engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of lighting product lines and their mechanical systems.
• Experience in managing mechanical system performance in collaboration with external customers.