Mechanical Designer / Drafter (aerospace, defense, hydraulics) Full Time

Location: North Tonawanda, NY,  Onsite, possible occasional hybrid.
Role: Mechanical Designer/Drafter 
Type: Direct hire
Pay:  $55 to 75k
CAD:  Solidworks, open to others based of related industry experience
Industry: Aerospace, Structural, Defense, Civil 

Position Summary

The candidate will apply knowledge of mechanical and structural design elements with kinematic motion analysis to evaluate system solutions for isolated systems.

Typical activities include interpreting application requirements, analyzing system inputs and responses, choosing appropriate design elements and technologies, and designing custom solutions.

Custom solutions consist of various unique components such as springs (mechanical and fluid), dampers and isolators that require bottom-up detailed design for physical performance and strength of materials.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in mechanical analysis and design of dynamic systems, specifically in the area of damped harmonic motion. This requires a sound knowledge of statics, kinematics, dynamics, strength of materials and fluid dynamics.

Proficiency with design software such as Solidworks is expected; experience with FEM such as MSCOne is a plus. A primary element of the position will be to interpret the application needs and to recommend solutions when an incomplete information set is often not available.

Essential Functions

• Interpersonal and effective communicator, able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Creative and analytical thinker.
• Design and documentation of safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support to Aerospace & Defense, Structural and Industrial industries.
• CAD using Solidworks 3D.
• CAE using MSCOne suite of simulation software.
• ERP using Infor Syteline.
• Travel to support programs.
• This position requires access to information and hardware subject to U.S. export-control.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum software experience: 3D modeling; Preferred: Solidworks CAD
• Preferred experience: Broad background in mechanical design and analysis, strength of materials, kinematics, dynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Preferred analysis capability: Experience in FEA, FEM, numerical modeling

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