Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will support manufacturing and product development activities for rotating electrical machinery, primarily electrical generators/alternators and associated voltage regulators. This role involves design, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring production readiness of airborne electromechanical systems. Candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills along with a foundational understanding of electrical and electromagnetic principles. Success in this role requires creativity, professionalism, self-motivation, teamwork, and effective communication with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.Responsibilities:Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and resolve product-related issuesManage product life-cycle activities, including service investigations and design improvementsDesign, develop, and launch new electromechanical products in compliance with customer and regulatory requirementsSupport FAA certification efforts, including DO-160 testingGain deep familiarity with the alternator product familyDevelop a thorough understanding of alternator design and operational theoryUnderstand installation environments and service applicationsLearn engineering SOPs and achieve competency to authorize engineering changesCreate 3D component and assembly models/drawings (castings, machined parts, stampings, injection moldings)Perform FEA analyses (thermal, stress, modal)Assemble prototypes for lab and flight testingTroubleshoot electromechanical systems to component levelReview/disposition non-conforming materialsWrite technical test plans, reports, analyses, and service documentationOperate lab test equipment and specify test/production support equipmentCollaborate with customers to resolve field issuesQualifications:BS in Mechanical Engineering required (Electrical or Aerospace considered)Minimum 3 years of related experienceExperience with 3D CAD modeling and exposure to FEA toolsTechnical report writingTroubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical systemsProficiency with MS Office and engineering graphics softwareStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred:FEA experience (static stress, modal analysis)Familiarity with data acquisition/control systemsExperience with aviation products and FAA regulationsKnowledge of vehicle electrical system components