Project Engineer - Electromechanical

Responsibilities

Position Profile: Project Engineer
Triumph Title: Engineer, Electro-Mechanical 3
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Manager, Project Engineering

Summary:
Responsible for conceptual design, sizing, and materials selection in civil/military aerospace for complex components, complete units, and portions of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.   
 

Essential Functions:
•    Performs conceptual design of complex components complete units, and portions of electrical, mechanical  and hydraulic systems.  This may include sizing, performance prediction, structural definition, materials selection, and process selection. Minimal guidance, mainly relating to unusual design issues and customer interaction will be necessary.
•    Conducts failure investigations and assists in troubleshooting of hydraulic pumps, motors, actuators, valves, and electric motor & controllers in a fast-faced production environment.
•    Coordinates activities of the project team to accomplish tasks within schedule and budget constraints.
•    Develops Qualification and Acceptance test plans.
•    Interfaces with customer on a regular basis.
•    Supports development and verification testing.
•    Produces detailed proposals, in cooperation with the Manager, Project Engineering.
•    Ability to work efficiently to meet development deadlines.
•    Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook.
•    Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
•    Other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met.

Qualifications

Competencies:
•    Experience in aerospace hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical design.  Direct design experience with hydromechanical and/or electromechanical components preferred.
•    Experience in Product Life Management (PLM) Systems and CAD Systems.  Direct knowledge in SmarTeam and ProE/Creo preferred.
•    Experience in design, layout, and analysis of hydraulics, control electronics, and electrical machines.  Direct knowledge in Visio, Spice, Matlab, and Ansys software preferred.
•    Experience in 3D printing/additive manufacturing and design.
•    Effective time management.
•    Effective project management skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills including effective communications in English with the ability to explain complex engineering principles in common language.

Supervisory responsibility:
The Project Engineer role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required education, certification, and experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited university, in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering; or the equivalent of direct and applicable experience in one of these fields.
•    Five (5) years’ experience as a project engineer in the Aerospace industry.

Physical demands:
•    May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds
•    Standing and or other active work for up to eight (8) hours per day.  Sitting up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing. 

Travel:
Up to 10% travel required.

Other Duties:
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
 

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to obtain OR show proof of a vaccination.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.