Mechanical Engineer (Columbia Falls, Montana)

Summary:The Mechanical Engineer is an active participant in the design procurement fabrication assembly integration start-up and commissioning of very large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. They will work with other Design Engineers to concept develop and design conventional and automated tooling systems and customized machine tools for the aerospace and Responsibilities: Design tools and automation equipment for aircraft and other precision manufacturing industries. Prioritize project goalsrelated to the mechanical design engineering for new product introduction to revises3Ddesigns and2Ddrawingsin accordance with internal and/orcustomer -checks and reviews alldesigns anddrawings prior to final release to design procedures fills out required forms and closes all actions associated with internal and customer design required experience skills and attributes for assigned level in engineering technology (software) tools and personal & leadership on the Engineering Skills In training for concepting and stress; trained but needs support in design and technical publications can work autonomously to create In training for machine design and integration; trained but needs support in jigs & tools platforms and Tools Trained but needs support in CATIA and & leadership In training for ability to lead customer interface requirements management and scheduling & estimation; trained but needs support in process-based telephone calls from build suppliers and shop personnel for mechanical design engineering problems and associated all changes DCNs and as-built information is incorporated on record file and maintain all component information for concepts and component and material sizing for designs; requests and provides input to cognizant stress analysis and follow safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns. Adhere to the Quality System and participates in Continuous other duties as and Work Experience:Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience or more years related experience in one or more of the following: Heavy Machine Design Structural Design Aerospace Tooling Assembly Systems and and machine shop background or relevant experience Software Knowledge:CATIA V5 NX or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks Pro E etc.)Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (Ansys or Femap is preferred)Must be able to obtain maintain and/or currently possess a Secret security Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:Must be able to obtain maintain and/or currently possess a security Skills and Abilities:List of needed knowledge skills and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the and understand drawings and schematics (ie: electronics mechanics hydraulics pneumatics).Use computer-aided design (CAD).Display a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Familiar with a variety of fabrication concepts practices and of design techniques tools fixtures and principals involved in production of precision technical plans blueprints drawings and of the practical application of engineering science and of engineering and programming including electronics mechanics hydraulics pneumatics and computer motivated and keen to work in a fast-paced -starter ability to work independently act and deliver results exercising high level judgment in the absence of explicit Conditions:Environment Type:Indoor Office environment. Temperature Types:No adverse environmental conditions Hours:Standard work schedule overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines required travel emergent Requirements:This position can involve travel up to 20% of the Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in periods sitting at a desk and working on a Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder) or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157-1158. Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified diverse and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust equality and teamwork in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT s Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at