Mechanical Engineer I (On-Site)

Date Posted:

2024-11-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC31: US095-Winston-Salem (Fairchild 1455 Fairchild Road , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

When products enter the field there are instances where the design does not function as expected or might not meet the demands of the customer. The role of the entry-level Mechanical Engineer is to investigate reported issues, design, and implement solutions with a focus on to reliability, maintainability, and cost.

This role will require the successful candidate to have a foundation in root cause analysis skills, mechanical design, manufacturing practices, and the ability to work on smaller projects or task-related activities.

What You Will Do:

• Design mechanical solutions with a focus on product reliability, maintainability, manufacturability, and cost
• Responsible for closing project tasks within the required timeframe
• Presents solutions in review meetings and participates in review meetings to provide constructive feedback on design proposals
• Able to communicate with parties within and outside of their own discipline. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
• Perform root cause analyses and develops corrective actions for in-service issues
• Conducts/ coordinates reliability testing, abuse load testing and as circumstances dictate, may participate in, or coordinate certification testing
• Ability to communicate with parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices
• Support the implementation of processes or standards to improve new products and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and field investigations
• Knowledge of GD&T and drafting practices
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools, mechanical design, and manufacturing principles – Siemens NX preferred
• Knowledge of aerospace materials
• Knowledge of aircraft seating and certification requirements preferred
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience preferred
• A university degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position may be eligible for relocation  
•  And more!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

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