Mechanical - Aerospace Project Engineer at Kforce Inc in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mechanical - Aerospace Project Engineer in Phoenix, AZ.

Overview:
The Lead Project Engineer will perform a variety of design, test, and project management engineering functions under general direction related to the company's pressure and temperature sensor products. Functions include design, product development, and project management, sustaining engineering, customer technical support, and regulatory compliance. Products include pressure switches, transducers, and transmitters utilizing silicone piezoresistive MEMS, Thin Film, Belleville Disk Springs, Capacitive and SOI sensors for pressure applications; as well as, thin film and wire wound RTD's (Resistance Thermal Detectors) for temperature sensing applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality, time, and budget constraints


• Coordinates cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure project milestones are met


• Develop and implement project scopes, schedules, and budgets, adjusting as necessary based on project demands or changes


• Performs risk assessments to identify potential project obstacles and devise mitigation strategies for successful project outcomes


• 3D-Design of electro-mechanical, thinfilm, MEMS type piezoresistive switches, sensors, transmitters, and accessories used on airborne and industrial fluid power and pneumatic equipment systems


• Coordinate project activities, allocate resources, and track progress


• Provide sustaining engineering for existing sensors, switches, and accessories


• Review customer specifications and develop proposals to meet their requirements


• Prototyping and testing to verify the operational performance of new or improved designs


• Prepare BOM's, ATPs, QTPs, QTRs, reliability, maintainability and other documents as needed


• Lead customer design reviews

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSME, BSAE or equivalent technical degree


• Applicant must be ITAR compliant


• 8 - 10 years of experience in design engineering of electro-mechanical products


• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro E


• Proficient knowledge of ANSI Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing


• Working knowledge of basic analytical engineering tools such as Stress Analysis, FMEA and Design of Experiments


• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar test software


• RTCA-DO160 & MIL-STD-810 standards knowledge


• Proficient in the use of business software - MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint


• Proficient knowledge of Quality Control processes and various stages of production process


• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting product and service information to engineers, customers, and operators


• Ability to effectively work from written travelers, blueprints, schematics, and quality reports


• Ability to react to changes productively, and perform other essential tasks as assigned


• Effective time management skills


• Attention to detail


• Continuous improvement focus


• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company


• Conduct himself/herself in a business-like, and civil manner


• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in front of a computer as necessary

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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