Product Engineer-Fuel Duct - LER TechForce

PRODUCT ENGINEER AEROSPACE FUEL DUCT  PRODUCTS
Jackson MI
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard?
We have a position for a Product Design & Development Engineer  in Jackson MI
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
 
What you will be doing:
Support project leads on new product development projects following a phase gated development approach (PreLaunch/ProLaunch) for the Aerospace market.
Apply advanced mechanical engineering principles and basic electrical engineering principles enabling clean sheet design of mechanical and/or mechatronic products.
Innovate existing products or clean sheet design using conventional and evolving additive manufacturing processes to develop fuel duct products.
Support the development of conceptual designs, bill of materials, and non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost estimates for new project bids and proposals.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute internal and customer technical deliverables on high complexity projects within the PRE/PRO Launch development process through the use of the Aerospace Common Engineering Standards.
• Drive the design and development of  new products or re-design current products to meet customer requirements via cross functional collaboration with customers and an internal team including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management as well as product or process subject matter experts.
• Identify project technical and schedule risks, prioritize based on quantified impact, and execute mitigation plans.
• Evaluate design trade-offs using Design for Six Sigma tools.
• Support creation and execution of product development plans to meet customer requirements and quote the labor, material, and other direct costs (MODC) required to execute the development and qualification programs, addressing technical risks prior to qualification.
• Apply statistical and analytical tools towards effective problem-solving and completion of project activities.
• Aid in directing and reviewing work performed by engineering resources within Company Centers of Excellence (COEs) for timely completion of project objectives.
• Support structured problem solving efforts and/ or failure analysis to solve issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and customer design reviews.
• Author qualification procedures defining instrumentation strategies and test setup detail in conjunction with the test engineering.
• Demonstrate  strong knowledge about sampling rates, noise sources, grounding, and filtering.
• Author qualification reports and support process improvement efforts at local or cross functional level.
• Support product engineering function goals such as the review of engineering standards, engineering process improvements, and 5s.
• Decompose system level requirements to assembly and component level critical to quality (CTQ) requirements.
• Develop constructive relationships with cross functional internal teams and customers to efficiently execute programs according to agreed upon schedules.

 
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:

• 5 years’ experience in a product design and development engineering for aerospace fuel duct programs
  Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in engineering
• Proficiency in CATIA V5
  Proficient in use of analysis tools and application of boundary conditions, constraints, and application of loads.
  Ability to read and understand Drawings, Specifications, and Requirements
  Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  Understanding of design evaluation techniques such as reliability analysis, statistical tolerance stack up, Failure Mode and Effect analysis (FMEA), etc.
  Proficiency in Product Data Management systems for document control and workflow management (ENOVIA is a plus)
• Strong communication, critical thinking , organizational and interpersonal skills
   

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years' experience in Aerospace component design and development.
• 4+ years' experience in product design and development engineering for aerospace fuel duct programs
• Product design experience with complex kinematic mechanical system design
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt certified
• Knowledge of fluid conveyance related products, manufacturing techniques and materials
• Additional Information:
• Position requires interaction with customers, customer representatives, auditors, regulatory agencies, and all internal departments/functions/levels.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

 
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