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Job Posting – Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Jr. Mechanical Engineer

As a Jr. Mechanical Engineer, you will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and a collaborative team setting supporting the R&D department as well as the manufacturing department. Key priorities include design, document generation, first article builds, acquiring materials, creating prototypes, testing and production/service approval activities execute to plan (Safe, Compliant, On Budget, On Schedule). There is a potential of travel, 10% of the time and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

This is a full-time office position, located on the Space Coast in Melbourne, Florida.   Work schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexible hours available.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Achieve working relationship with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, PCB layout, marketing, manufacturing and quality control
• Review mechanical product documentation, customer requirements, performance standards, design standards, complete mechanical studies
• Help design/develop bill of materials (BOM)
• Manage moderate project BOM’s to aid in production
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering to troubleshoot BOM for first production units
• Help maintain project schedule by reviewing project plan and specifications, calculating the requirements and sequencing project steps
• Follow procedure standards, monitor progress, coordinate activities, and resolve issues
• Keep track of project status, collect measurable project progression steps, report to either CTO or Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Utilize SolidWorks to design an expeditionary flooring system to be manufacture and test

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must be legally able to work in the United States
• Valid drivers license
• Mechanical or other engineering background
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Solid Works or other software equivalent proficiency

Preferred

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Awareness of AS9100 operational requirements
• Awareness of 14CFR Part 145 operational requirements
• Awareness of 14CFR Part 21 operational requirements
• Knowledge of aviation industry specific safety, quality and technical, design, testing, production and servicing requirements
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures a plus
• Understanding of RF design processes tools and requirements a plus

Competencies

• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

INTERESTED?