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Mechanical Design Engineer

zobility, Windsor Locks, CT, United States


Job Description:

  • The Propeller Systems Engineering group is seeking a motivated customer focused and dedicated Sr. Design Engineer to support new and legacy propeller products.
  • Initial assignment will be to lead the establishment of a propeller system major inspection interval and required activities.
  • This includes collaboration with other propeller functional groups to identify frequent maintenance degraders as well oversee analysis activities (damage tolerance, component tests, etc.).
  • Other typical design activities include supporting the development and continued operation of Propeller components (actuators, hubs, transfer tube and control components).
  • The candidate should have skills and experience in the following areas: design, engineering product change justification, testing and in service engineering support.
  • The position is working onsite at our Windsor Locks CT facility.
Responsibilities:
  • Supporting military and commercial propeller platforms.
  • Design support across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization, preliminary through detailed design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
  • Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Support manufacturing with non-conformances and troubleshooting assembly/testing issues.
  • Generate reports for engineering work performed based on analysis and test activities.
  • Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers.
  • Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews.
  • Coordinate and work regularly with engineering, in both Windsor Locks, CT and Figeac, France as well as MRO's and program office.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel required to support maintainers, suppliers, customers, and aircraft operators.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Aerospace experience
  • Project engineering experience
  • Experience providing manufacturing support and/or in-service engineering support for maintenance activities
  • Experience with Siemens NX/Unigraphics or similar CAD software
  • Experience with designing mechanical assemblies with standard parts (seals, screws, bearings, plugs and pins)
  • Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing)
  • Experience in the use of typical Microsoft Office programs
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity or competency with Finite Element Analysis
  • Ability to present to customers, operators, and at various levels of leadership internally & externally
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit

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Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.