Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Next Generation Products

About the role

The Next Generation Products (NGP) organization designs, analyzes, integrates and supports future military engine products. The NGP Lead Design Engineer owns the design, development and qualification of advanced military products, specifically hot structural components. The engineer executes technical design tasks including analysis and manufacturing support of assigned hardware, and manages hardware cost, weight and schedule deliverables. The position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH, with opportunities to integrate with internal and external engineering disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis and evaluation of assigned components for advanced military products
• Follow business standards, practices, procedures and product requirements
• Use prior mechanical design experience and broaden knowledge of your technical discipline to meet deliverables on schedule and budget
• Apply systems thinking to understand how your team's work fits with others
• Make autonomous decisions within a defined requirements framework and resolve design challenges using technical judgment
• Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders on evaluations
• Serve as an interface point internally and externally, building customer relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university
• At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical analysis or a similar engineering position
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• US Government Security Clearance required; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite, and preference goes to candidates who already hold it
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required; employment is contingent on proving U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, citizen, asylee or refugee)

Desired characteristics

• Degree in mechanical, aerospace or similar engineering and 5+ years of mechanical design experience
• Existing US Government Security Clearance
• Strong communication skills and motivation for the NGP mission
• Proven ability to analyze and solve technical challenges, with project planning, execution and documentation

Required skills

• Finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics
• Structural component design and analysis

What we offer

• Relocation assistance provided
• Professional development and competitive compensation