Description
Join a Leader in Aerospace & Defense Engineering
Auto-Valve, Incorporated (AVI) is a world leader in aerospace and defense valve technology, with more than 1,400 active valve designs in production. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help develop, improve, and support mission-critical fluid-control products.
This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys taking products from concept and design through prototype, testing, qualification, and production. The ideal candidate has aerospace and/or defense experience, a strong mechanical design background, and experience designing complex assemblies made up of small, precision components.
This position also offers significant career growth, with the potential to advance into an Engineering Director role within 1–3 years.
- Design and develop aerospace and defense valves and fluid-control products.
- Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation using SolidWorks or comparable CAD software.
- Design mechanical assemblies consisting of multiple small, precision components.
- Perform and support stress, flow, thermal, FEA, and CFD analysis as applicable.
- Build and test prototypes and troubleshoot design and performance issues.
- Develop test plans, fixtures, and equipment for acceptance and qualification testing.
- Support products from concept through testing, qualification, production, and sustaining engineering.
- Improve existing products for performance, manufacturability, quality, reliability, and cost.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve technical and production challenges.
- Manage multiple engineering projects and provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Preferred Experience
Experience with aerospace valves, Mil-Spec products, electro-mechanical design, NPI, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), FEA/CFD, NI LabVIEW, data acquisition, qualification testing, or engineering leadership is a plus.
Why Auto-Valve?AVI offers a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment where you can directly influence product design and development. We provide a flexible work schedule, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and company-matching 401(k).
This position is on-site northwest of Dayton, Ohio. Some relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate outside of Ohio.
Due to the nature of our aerospace and defense work, applicants must be U.S. citizens. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Auto-Valve, Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information on Auto-Valve visit: www.autovalve.com.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
- Experience within the aerospace and/or Department of Defense industry.
- Experience designing multi-component mechanical assemblies with small, precision parts.
- Experience with fluid systems, valves, hydraulics, fuel systems, or similar products.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable mechanical design software.
- Experience with product development, testing, qualification, and engineering drawing release/change processes.
- Strong mechanical problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to work directly with prototypes, testing equipment, and manufacturing.
Skills Required
- 7+ years design engineering experience
- Prior leadership experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass drug screen and background check
- Hands-on prototype building and testing experience
- Experience with environmental and qualification testing
- Design experience with mechanical valves
- Background in fuel valves, hydraulics, aerospace, Mil-Spec products, or fuel system knowledge
- Project management and ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability
- Electro-mechanical design experience
What We Do
Auto-Valve, Inc., (AVI) established in 1948, is an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company. AVI specializes in designing and manufacturing valves for aircraft fuel, hydraulic, and other fluid system components. AVI meets total quality systems compliance with the industry's AS9100 standard. With industrial engineering and design engineering resources, AVI is capable of new product development as well as comprehensive contract manufacturing, assembly, testing, and specialized packaging of components for existing designs.
