Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

Akkodis is currently hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer with a global aviation component manufacturer. The Designer Engineer will be responsible for design on of seats, seat components and the tooling used to manufacture seats. Monday-Friday schedule and is located on-site in Irving, TX.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Will require proof of status prior to employment.

Contract

Pay Range: $45 - $55 hr

The ideal candidate must have 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design with at least 1-2 years experience designing seats. An automotive seating background is a huge plus! Must have CatiaV5 or higher.

Onsite: Irving, TX

1) Occupational Summary:

Design coordination of seats and seat components. Coordinates between various customers and vendors. Interfaces with Program Manager on project development and design progress. Reviews customer requirements and specification and relates them to product design. Monitors day-to-day design progress as required. Assures conformity of product and that engineering deadlines are met.

2) Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions):

A) Confers with customers and vendors on conceptual configuration and initial design requirements for various new and on-going seat programs.

B) Reviews design specifications and incorporates into assigned product.

C) Prepares lay-outs of overall design task including structural and articulation systems.

D) Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.

E) Defines and sets goals as to complete tasks as expeditiously as possible.

F) Prepares advanced bill of materials and long-lead item list.

G) Review design package to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.

H) Prepares drawings for release.

I) Assumes liaison duties when product reaches the various manufacturing stages.

J) Performs other duties as assigned.

3) Qualification Requirements:

A) Knowledge and Skills:

i) Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.

ii) Requires advanced knowledge of aircraft/automotive seat products.

iii) Must have good knowledge of materials and production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

iv) Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, tooling, and manufacturing departments.

v) Must be able to function as part of a design team.

vi) Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

vii) Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

B) Education and Experience:

i. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, plus an additional 5 years of related design experience required.

OR

ii. Must have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, plus 4 years of related design experience required.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer position in Irving, TX then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Kitty Polley at [email protected]

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