Mechanical Test Engineer 3

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees. The Company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessor drives (AMAD’s), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD’s), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for our Park City, UT Location. The Mechanical Test Engineer is a member of the Gear Systems Test Group and is the primary contributor to the analysis, design, and development of complex equipment used in testing aerospace gearboxes and actuators including testing and report creation.

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, validate, and verify mechanical test equipment that meets customer expectations.  Work closely with Design Engineering to ensure test systems meet contract requirements, statement of work, and specifications.  Designs to include schematics, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, stress analysis, assembly planning, and Build of Materials management.
• Design Fluid Power systems to test production parts.
• Perform testing and create test reports.
• Work with technicians for setup, trouble shooting, repair, upgrade, and assist with maintenance services in support of engineering and manufacturing test equipment.
• Write test plans, procedures, and reports based on industry test standards per customer requirements and applicable specs to perform structural, environmental and performance tests.
• Generate support documentation of test stands including functional diagrams, specifications, performance capability, troubleshooting guidelines, and maintenance plans.
• Conduct design reviews and test readiness reviews with internal and external customers.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field with eight years’ experience in aircraft mechanical component system testing.
• Experience in the direct design of test stands, rotating machinery, and fluid power for qualification testing.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines related to test stand design and operation.
• Understanding of environmental qualification standards such as DO160, MIL-STD-810 or EUROCAE ED-14 is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD software
• Experience using industry drafting and design standards, including latest ASME Y14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing usage.
• Analytical experience to determine static and dynamic stresses is required.
• Familiarity with gaging and understanding of range and accuracy.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication with experience authoring test procedures and reports and working with internal and external customers to verify that design, procedures, and reports meet program requirements.
• Work effectively in a team environment and maintain flexibility to take on tasks outside their direct responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and support Project Engineering and Project Schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks and the drive to follow task to a successful outcome. Capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the discipline to self-manage.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.