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Experienced Non-Manager
The Company:
WE SAVE LIVES! For over 45 years Robertson Fuel Systems, a HEICO company, continues to be the world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of crashworthy fuel systems. The Company's technology, experience, and capability in fuel containment are paramount to both its defense and civil customers. Engineered to help prevent post-incident fires, its fuel solutions save lives.
Benefits of the Design Engineer I-V
- 4 X 10 Schedule with every Friday Off
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO
- Educational Assistance
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
- EAP and Wellness Plan
- Healthy Rewards Program
Duties & Responsibilities
Design Engineers - Aviation I, II, III, IV and V:
- Designs aviation fuel system components and assemblies
- Drafts aviation fuel system components and assemblies
- Executes design changes and process updates as required
- Develops test plans and test reports based on senior engineer and management direction
- Interprets drawings, specifications, and other data to support design and development of components and assemblies
- Performs component weight analysis
- Performs proof of concept experiments to demonstrate ideas
- Marginal duties may include the following:
- Proactively seeks guidance and work opportunities to increase skill set and to determine the potential impact of designs and improve understanding of standard operating procedures
- Assists Engineering with projects as necessary
- Adherence to Export Control and Technology Control Plan (TCP) as applicable to job function
- Adherence to Compliance Plan and Employee Policy Manual
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover nor contain a static listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned.
Design Engineers - Aviation II, III, IV and V (in addition to the above):
- Assists with training and on-the-job learning initiatives for less experienced Design Engineers
- Works with senior engineers and management on component and assembly integration into customer equipment
- Effectively and directly communicates with vendors and customers
Design Engineers - Aviation IV and V (in addition to the above):
- Works with teammates, production staff, and technical staff to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of customer needs into finished products
- Coordinates the development of new processes and methodologies
- Supports proposal development activities by providing engineering support to Contracts and Sales departments
- Performs Risk Management on high profile, high cost, or long lead components
- Executes preliminary and critical design reviews with teammates to adequately express project requirements
- Regularly informs and educates stakeholders on new systems, designs, and methodology to ensure proper understanding and execution of designs
Design Engineers- Aviation IV and V may be assigned as Project Leads and will assume product development and project management responsibilities for a given set of projects/products; associated duties include but are not limited to:
- Leading the design and development of a product as well as the execution throughout the life cycle of the product (business development phase to product disposal phase) to include capture, development, test, production, and sustainment
- Developing and manage to schedules for each project
- Designing products that meet customer requirements
- Supporting proposal development activities by developing technical volume sections
- Developing specifications based on customer requirements
- Ensuring technical and schedule requirements are met
- Managing any required test program for the product
- Responding to internal and external customer questions and requests in a timely fashion
- Conducting project status meetings and reporting status updates on existing project(s)
- Leading efforts to reduce product costs
- Supporting the production and sustainment of the product
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
Design Engineer- Aviation I: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous internship experience in an engineering field is preferred.
Design Engineer- Aviation II: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a Master's Degree in Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous employment in engineering field (commercial, military, or defense engineering) is preferred.
Design Engineer- Aviation III: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a Master's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a design engineer role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous employment in engineering field (commercial, military, or defense engineering) is preferred.
Design Engineer- Aviation IV: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a minimum of thirteen (13) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a Master's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a design engineer role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous employment in engineering field (commercial, military, or defense engineering) is preferred.
Design Engineer- Aviation V: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a minimum of twenty (20) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a Master's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a PhD in Engineering and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a design engineer role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous employment in engineering field (commercial, military, or defense engineering) is preferred.
Professional Qualifications
Required:
- Solid understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and software
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of managers, and/or end users
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, applies lessons learned to preclude recurrences, and gathers and analyzes information skillfully; proactively looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Access)
- Mathematical understanding consistent with the educational requirements
- Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to use various tools to identify and solve problems
- Strong customer service and company culture/reputation orientation
Design Engineers- Aviation III, IV and V (in addition to the above):
- Familiar with design of mechanical assemblies
- Ability to coordinate and perform tasks with minimal direction
Design Engineers- Aviation IV and V (in addition to the above):
- Program management and schedule tracking (i.e. using Microsoft Project)
Design Engineer- Aviation V (in addition to the above):
- Familiar with drafting program proposals
Preferred:
- Familiarity specifically with SolidWorks Computer-Aided Design
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Personal Competencies
- Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Ability to participate successfully in a team environment; demonstrate willingness to collaborate with others to achieve common objectives
- Ability to apply common sense towards the execution of responsibilities
Physical Demands
Design Engineers- Aviation II, III, IV and V: Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel is required. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit and stand. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb, squat, bend, or kneel. The incumbent must occasionally lift or carry a maximum of 50 pounds; as well as push or pull a maximum of 100 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, sockets, drills, screwdrivers, rulers, and calipers. The incumbent will occasionally use powered equipment including but not limited to company computers, vehicles, golf carts, fork lifts and hoists. Ability to drive a company vehicle per Employee Policy Manual E.7.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to dirty working conditions, heat or cold ranging between 65 and 80 degree ambient conditions, vapors or fumes, and dust shavings. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate (< 85 dB) but may occasionally exceed 85dB and require hearing protection. The incumbent is required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Nitrile or Chloroprene gloves, a negative pressure respirator, dust mask, safety glasses, goggles, and ear plugs.
Safety/Security/Environmental
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Comply with all Safety policies as outlined by the company standards and local, state and federal laws.
- In accordance with Robertson Fuel Systems' Arizona Drug and Alcohol Policy, this position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Other
As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled