Description
At Knight Aerospace, we offer more than a paycheck—we provide a rewarding career with competitive compensation and valuable benefits designed to support your success.
- Competitive Pay
- Overtime Opportunities
- Affordable Medical Coverage
- Company-Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous PTO Program
- Paid Holidays
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
Join a team that values innovation, excellence, and the people who make it all possible.
Position Summary:
This job description outlines the primary duties expected for this role but does not limit the employee to only these responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional tasks as needed.
The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the development and design of new products and improvements of existing products. The goal is to efficiently design mechanical components and systems that are innovative and of high quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform full lifecycle of product development.
· Design systems and components that meet the needs and requirements of the customer.
· Produce outline design, and final design drawings.
· Identify, formulate, and produce effective solutions to emerging problems.
· Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate/reduce manufacturing time.
· Prepare product drawing and technical documentation.
· Drive budget, quality, and schedule deliverables for individual and team tasks.
· Will be highly integrated with Engineering, Production, and Program Management
Requirements
General Expectations
· Proficient with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
· Proficient with SolidWorks structural members, 3D mechanical routing, and large assemblies.
· Will take initiative and find innovative ways of solving complex design issues.
· Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
· Will be team oriented.
· Can take on design problems and create and design and drawings with minimal guidance.
· Liaison with planning, production, and quality.
· Reflects the Company’s values in all communications and activities.
· Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form, internally and externally.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
· 3-5 years of Mechanical Design/ Engineering experience.
Work Environment Requirements:
· International and domestic travel in support of product designs, implementations, or ongoing service.
· Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Work Conditions:
· This is an Exempt, Full-Time Position. Warehouse and office environment.
· KA is located at 3606 SW 36th Street, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78226.
· Employer paid medical, dental and vision.
· KA is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 3-5 years of Mechanical Design/Engineering experience
- Proficient with SolidWorks
- Proficient with SolidWorks PDM
- Experience with SolidWorks structural members, 3D mechanical routing, and large assemblies
- Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Ability to take initiative and solve complex design issues with minimal guidance
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Team oriented and able to liaison with planning, production, and quality
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically in support of product designs and service
What We Do
Knight Aerospace, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a design, manufacturing, and modification center dedicated to providing competitive and functional products and reliable service. Knight Aerospace intends to set the standard of excellence for suppliers in the aerospace industry. We are firmly committed to Total Customer Satisfaction, and continually strive to improve our products and services. Business activities of Knight Aerospace include the design, manufacture and installation of Commercial and Military Aircraft Interiors, Aircraft Ground Support Equipment, Mobile Engine Test Stands (METS), Palletized Passenger Interiors and VIP-Staff Module Conversions for cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace is the world leader in providing safe, quality and reliable “Quick-Change/Roll-On Roll-Off” Modules and Pallets for various cargo aircraft. Knight Aerospace’s design philosophy sets us apart from other Quick-Change manufactures in the market. We specialize only in the design of aircraft passenger and equipment quick-change modules and pallets ensuring all aspects of FAA regulations and safety are taken in consideration during the design. Knight Aerospace’s products (Modules, Pallets and Ground Support Equipment) are recognized by major OEM such as Alenia, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the preferred product on the market.






