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Mechanical Engineer

Research, development, design, and testing of large composite structures for flight simulation and product packaging needs. Structures for use as screens, mirror plenums, light tightening, and other supporting structures are considered. Performs activities necessary to design, realize and support engineering projects including vendor identification and qualification. The individual operates under minimal supervision, must be self-motivated, and able to accept responsibility.

Responsibilities

Structures Design. Prepares digital 3D CAD models for products and/or systems. Directs or prepares documentation of mechanical designs including part drawings assembly drawings, theory of operation, and training material, parts lists, bills of materials, and specifications. Works with suppliers to procure fabricated and commercial components. Supports production, integration, and installation of designed products/systems. Participates in collaborative design activities within a cross-functional team.

Requirements
  • BSME. MSME preferred.
  • Pro-E Wildfire, Mechanical Aptitude, Structural design utilizing composites, FEA.
  • Experienced in 3D solids-based design using ProEngineer and proficient in finite element codes including Mechanica, ANSYS, NASTRAN, FEMAP.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • 6+ years experience in structural static and dynamic analysis, design, finite element modeling, and hand analysis.
  • Analysis experience on airframes, space vehicle structures, electro-optic precision pointing instruments, composite structures for aircraft simulators, entertainment ride structures, shipping containers, aircraft modifications, structural domes, and large steel structures.
  • Experience including analysis of composite and metal structures, bonded and bolted joints, thermal distortion analysis, fatigue, fracture, buckling and nonlinear analysis.
Location: USA; Ohio


Contact Information

Angela Marasco, CPC; Director Technical Recruiting
Sorrell Search, Inc.
425 N. Findlay Street
Dayton, OH 45404
(877) 424-5858 Toll Free Office
(937) 424-5858 Local Office
(937) 424-5859 Fax
angela@sorrellsearch.com
www.sorrellsearch.com