Mechanical Engineer - TRU Simulation Training, Inc.

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineer must be a highly motivated, hands-on, self-driven team player that has the ability to perform in a dynamic prototyping environment. The preferred candidate will be able to bring a fresh perspective to the design team and have a strong desire for innovation. The preferred candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer with broad technical knowledge base to support the development and structural design of all facets of the flight simulator platform. The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain electro-mechanical products, systems, and processes to support new and existing commercial and military aircraft flight simulator trainers.

• Create new component parts, assemblies, and production drawings in 3D Solidworks CAD software

• Alters and/or modify designs to meet specified functional and operational performance requirements

• Confer with peers and stakeholders to implement new designs, resolve system operation errors, and implement procedures

• Review and evaluate existing mechanical design drawings and specifications

• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of your designs to ensure that equipment and systems are installed and functioning according to specifications

• Create and present design engineering data for internal and customer design reviews

• Research and analyze data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain equipment and systems in prescribed condition

• Assist with cost estimation and preparation of contract documents

• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects

• Keep current on future technologies and products to determine where and how such products can be incorporated into designs

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of Flight Simulation mechanical design engineering experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain security clearance required

• Familiarity with:

• Design engineering techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of 3D CAD parts, assembly models and 2D drawing packages. Solidworks experience and certification required.

• Design for Manufacturing best practices including material selection, production processes, quality control, material costs and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Welding, machining, sheet metal, composite, 3D printing, fastening manufacturing/fabrication processes a plus.

• Finite element analysis a plus

• High degree of mechanical aptitude with ability to understand complex machinery both from a theoretical and practical standpoint

• Must have experience specifying proper manufacturing processes for new design fabrication including machining, welding, and sheet metal fabrication

• Must have experience with detailed mechanical mechanism design including specifying bearings, gears, pullies, press fits, tolerancing, motors, couplings, and fasteners

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Ability to work on multiple projects at once

• Able to quickly adapt to change

• Must have expert level experience with detailed mechanical design of flight simulator control system linkage, structural weldments, and electromechanical packaging.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: TRU Simulation + Training, Inc.
Primary Location: US-Florida-Lutz
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 01/15/2025, 1:39:46 PM
Job Number: 329750