Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Phoenix, AZ. This role will lead the design and development of aerospace components and systems while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, customers, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, FEA, rotor dynamics, and shafting analysis, along with proven experience leading engineering projects and mentoring other engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the mechanical design and development of aerospace components and systems from concept through production
• Develop and review detailed mechanical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
• Perform and review structural analysis using ANSYS Workbench or ANSYS APDL
• Apply 1D beam-based FEA techniques to evaluate structural performance
• Perform rotor dynamics and shafting structural analyses
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses
• Work closely with systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs are feasible, manufacturable, and compliant with applicable aerospace standards
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support design improvements, testing, and product development throughout the product lifecycle

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace or a related industry
• Strong experience with ANSYS Workbench and/or ANSYS APDL
• Hands-on experience with 1D beam-based FEA
• Experience with rotor dynamics and shafting structural analysis
• Experience leading mechanical design projects and engineering activities
• Ability to lead design reviews and technical discussions
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, structural analysis, and aerospace components
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLM tools
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with aerospace certification processes
• Knowledge of AS9100, MIL-STD, or other aerospace standards
• Experience with mechanical testing methodologies
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional collaboration experience

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.