Mechanical Engineer III - Aviation Division

Whelen Engineering; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to design and develop new aviation products. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in component design. Responsibilities include collaborating across departments, ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines, and supporting prototypes and pre-production efforts. Strong knowledge of materials and proficiency in SolidWorks or AutoCAD are essential. This position provides opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or component design.
• Proficient knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with various manufacturing techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products for the aviation division.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to solve design issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAA certification activities.

Skills

Component design

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Technical mentorship

Communication in English

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (8+ years experience)

MA/MS degree (5-6+ years experience)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

PDM software

PLM software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer III - Aviation Division

Department: Engineering (126) CT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chester, CT

Reporting To: Lauren Bradley

Description

Summary: Creates and develops new products as well as supports existing product enhancements for the aviation division of Whelen, also known as Whelen Aerospace Technologies. Candidate will follow the design process starting with concept initiation and follow it through total product assembly and functionality testing. The process will be facilitated by leveraging the understanding of core concepts in Mechanical Engineering. Candidate engages in continuous learning of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and development of several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project
• Contributes to their team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas
• Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods.
• Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products
• Collaborate with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering and QA to be able to solve problems related to Engineering issues, manufacturing documentation, and/or bills of materials
• Ensure design compliance with RTCA DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment)
• Support and coordinate FAA certification activities for projects under FAR Part 23, 25, 27, and 29.
• Interface with DERs, FAA representatives, and certification authorities during design reviews and compliance demonstrations.

Scope

• Delivers results in accordance with department goals and expectations
• Satisfies internal and external customer needs
• Assumes responsibility & takes ownership for results
• Works well in a team environment
• Openly communicates about commitments
• Shares information readily with team and larger department
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Applies learning to work and process flow
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field w/ 8+ years’ experience or MA/MS degree w/5-6+ years’ experience
• Experience in component design using the following manufacturing techniques is a plus: injection molding, die cast molding, machining, vacuum forming and sheet metal fabricating
• Proficient knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active user/experience with engineering software including SolidWorks®, AutoCAD® or equivalent
• Experience with PDM and PLM software and processes is also preferred

All Employees Shall

• Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S practices

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.

The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”

Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion.

Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.