Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design West Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of cutting-edge aerospace and military technologies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance solutions for our clients worldwide. Our team comprises passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace and defense.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our DWT Research team located in Tustin, California. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in new product development. The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Program Manager of our DWT Research division and be responsible for creating and validating mechanical designs, to support business operations and customer activities.

Key Job Duties

• Assess Technical Data Package (TDP) to formulate design, validation and production strategy.
• Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Lead Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses.
• Lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop design solutions to complex technical problems.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plan (DVP), including reviewing government validation requirement, creating test procedures, planning test equipment calibration and fixtures, perform internal engineering testing and write up formal test report as needed. Maintain and release final testing report (DVP&R).
• Support component and assembly build from initial prototype through full production launch.
• Act as project manager as needed to support meeting project milestones.
  
  

Experience/Skills Requirements

• Assess Technical Data Package (TDP) to formulate design, validation and production strategy.
• Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
• Lead Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses.
• Lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop design solutions to complex technical problems.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plan (DVP), including reviewing government validation requirement, creating test procedures, planning test equipment calibration and fixtures, perform internal engineering testing and write up formal test report as needed. Maintain and release final testing report (DVP&R).
• Support component and assembly build from initial prototype through full production launch.
• Act as project manager as needed to support meeting project milestones.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, preferably aerospace/automotive/ defense industries.
• Experience with system engineering and/or power electronics development strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of designing and developing complex mechanical systems and launching such products into production.
• Advanced and recent hands-on SolidWorks knowledge.
• Experience in engineering risk management tools such as DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Strong foundation of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis.
  
  

Education Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required. Advanced technical degree preferred.
  
  

Special Skills, Knowledge And/or Abilities

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals.
• Technical background with understanding of military product developments, including military standards and specifications (MIL, etc.). Familiarity with DoD technical review process.
• Ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in SolidWorks is strongly desired.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
  
  

Benefits

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of aerospace and defense technology! If you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Design West Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.