Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - Direct

Wichita, KS

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30+ days ago

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Wichita, Kansas 90-125k Annual Salary
Support the design, development, integration, and modification of mechanical systems for complex aircraft programs.
This position will work closely with suppliers, manufacturing, certification teams, and multiple engineering disciplines to develop technical solutions and support aircraft from initial design through production and testing.
Key Responsibilities

Prepare engineering documentation including technical specifications, mechanical drawings, design documentation, and engineering reports related to aircraft mechanical system modifications.
Perform mechanical systems design and integration activities for Part 25 aircraft.
Collaborate with suppliers, internal engineering teams, manufacturing, and other technical disciplines throughout the design and development process.
Support engineering change management through research, concept development, design reviews, trade studies, impact analyses, and implementation.
Research and develop specifications for component selection and integration.
Work directly with suppliers and internal teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production, build, installation, and testing issues.
Support development of statements of work, technical proposals, and bids for new customer requirements.
Review supplier documentation and internal engineering work packages for technical accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate aircraft configurations and requirements for optional and modified mechanical systems.
Provide technical coordination between suppliers, engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and other internal support organizations.
Participate in root-cause analysis and development of corrective or engineering solutions.
Provide technical guidance and engineering input on a wide range of mechanical systems design and integration challenges.
Work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment to support projects through completion.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the aerospace or aircraft industry.
Strong knowledge of applicable aircraft certification requirements, including FAA, EASA, and/or TCCA regulations.
Knowledge of mechanical systems design requirements applicable to CFR Part 25 aircraft.
Working knowledge of aircraft materials, standard parts, engineering practices, and aerospace design procedures.
Demonstrated ability to define engineering requirements, develop new designs, and support engineering projects from concept through implementation.
Ability to develop and provide technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
Experience coordinating technical activities with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering organizations.
Ability to independently break moderately complex projects into manageable engineering tasks and processes.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage priorities while working across multiple engineering disciplines and organizations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

Aircraft mechanical systems design and integration
Business or commercial aircraft programs
Part 25 aircraft certification
Aircraft modifications
Supplier coordination and technical oversight
Production and manufacturing engineering support
Aircraft troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Engineering change management
Component selection and qualification
Design reviews and trade studies

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced aircraft mechanical systems engineer who can independently take ownership of engineering assignments while working effectively with suppliers, manufacturing, certification, and other engineering disciplines. This individual should be comfortable taking projects from requirements and conceptual design through detailed engineering, production support, testing, and final implementation

Numbers & Facts

Location

Wichita, KS

Skills

Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Aircraft Engineeringunmatched
Aircraft Maintenanceunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Component Selectionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Change Managementunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Installation Guideunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trade Studiesunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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