Sr Project Engineer

CIRCOR Aerospace Inc. (CAI)

CIRCOR Aerospace is a fast-growing company known for its ability to provide highly engineered technology, service and system solutions to a range of aerospace and associated markets.

Globally focused with strategic facilities on four continents, we offer a range of products, components and integrated systems that are found on most commercial and military aircraft, as well as on unmanned aircraft, military ground vehicles, shipboard applications and spacecraft. Core product lines include: fluid control, landing gear and actuation, and electro-mechanical control.

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, Hauppauge, NY

The Hauppauge NY facility, manufactures and supplies engineered critical control components and sub-systems based on customer requirements to the aerospace and defense market. Our lean manufacturing facility features a class 10K clean room for flight critical pressure regulators, model line cells for pneumatic systems, and an additional production area for kinetic switch components and modules.

 KEY PRODUCTS/ APPLICATIONS

• Pneumatic Valves
• Cryogenic Valves
• High Pressure Regulators
• High pressure actuation systems

• Kinetic Switches

MAJOR INDUSTRIES SERVED

• Aerospace Military and Commercial   

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

Primary purpose of the job is to execute assigned design work to support engineering project activity. 

Responsibilities include the conceptual design and development of pneumatic valve and control systems (i.e. regulators, solenoid valves, etc.). Accurately interprets customer specifications to design and develop aerospace qualified hardware.

Designs specialized pneumatic valves using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) tools to meet customer requests; and collaborates as necessary to generate details, assembly drawings, models, bills of materials (BOM), associated production and development procedures/reports.

Principal Activities

• Creates a new designs in accordance with customer requirements and is responsible for verification of compliance to the performance and scope of work specifications.
• Generates design modifications to existing pneumatic designs, which will satisfy a new customer driven design requirement(s).
• Provides design solutions to manufacturing problems and sustaining business.
• Coordinates and/or prepares the creation of production drawings and documentation.
• Reviews, coordinates and/or drafts procedures for hardware development, acceptance and qualification testing.
• Provides technical and supervisory guidance to the personnel assigned to support the project, including proposal and development work.
• Directs building of prototypes and development hardware.
• Completes forms and relevant documentation within the Engineering department for procurement, fabrication and testing.
• Performs and/or verifies engineering testing/calculations to meet performance and safety margins.
• Prepares and presents information package, including all typical supplier document requirement list (SDRL), for internal design reviews.

• Investigates production problems when called upon and searches for solutions; advises and assists other department members on design issues.

 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Requires a BSME degree. 
• 12 years minimum in the design and development of pneumatic valves or similar complex mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Experience in design of detail mechanical components/control valves
• Some project management.
• Technical Writing – Acceptance Test Procedures, Design Reports, Qualification Test Procedure/Reports.
• Hands-On Experience – Assembly, setup and testing, troubleshooting, laboratory testing
• Electrical testing, precision testing using meters
• Experience or an understanding of circuit boards is a plus
• Experience in performing GD&T on complex assemblies based on the latest guidelines.
• CADD - Solidworks knowledge is preferred.
• Stress analysis - ANSYS/FEA knowledge is preferred
• Manufacturing Practices (preferred) – Machining, welding, stamping, molding, etc.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work in a cross-functional, Concurrent Engineering environment. Ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of component design and analysis techniques and utilization of best Engineering practices. Must understand the principal of cost and process effective design.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions and engages appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Strong communication (oral and written), skills. Effectively communicates across all mediums, audiences, and situations. Builds bridges and connections to internal and external customers. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization.
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments.  Honest and candid.
• Understanding of Requirements Management, including change configuration management, traceability, validation and verification, etc.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement.

Other

• US Citizenship Required
• Physical and Environmental Requirements:  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications:  Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.
• We are an E-Verify participant.

 Pay Range: $130,000 - $140,000 DOE

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities