About this opportunity
CIRCOR International, Inc. lists this Principal Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is focused on the design, development, and manufacture of specialty fluid and motion control products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. CIRCOR products are flying on most commercial and military aircraft, including single and twin aisle air transport, business and regional jets, military transports and fighters, and commercial and military rotorcraft. Other markets include unmanned aircraft, shipboard applications, and military ground vehicles.
Business units are in Corona, California; Warren, Massachusetts; Hauppauge, New York; Paris, France; Uxbridge, UK; and Tangier, Morocco. Parent company CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense is headquartered in Corona, California.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
The Principal Engineer supports the design effort of Fluid Controls and Actuation Products.
This position requires a deep understanding of engineering principles to provide innovative technical solutions for New Product Development, and will require ongoing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance for all new and existing fluid control and actuation products.
Leads technical proposals by providing engineering deliverables such as: Technical Volumes, Compliance Matrices, Risk Registers and Work Breakdown Structures for a given proposal.
Responsible for providing initial technical feasibility for all new fluid controls and actuation proposals.
Communicates effectively with all layers of the organization and external customers.
Provides training and training material for engineering team.
Mentor’s others and supports growth of the engineering team to drive innovation and excellence within the department.
Guides engineering team through formal technical reviews with suppliers, customers and other functions within the organization.
Reviews and approves technical drawings and documentation through the Change Control Board.
Provides technical support and guidance to Engineering and Production.
Responsible for designing new and innovative solutions for complex fluid controls and actuations proposals utilizing extensive engineering knowledge and experience.
Efficiently designs new products using multidomain simulation software.
Continuously improves technical know-how by reviewing technical publications, attending workshops, and participating in technical trainings.
Provides expert level technical design and analysis assistance to design teams.
Supports company-wide innovation with the development of new technologies, R&D projects and technology roadmaps.
Requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Experience and capability
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
Experience in non-recurring estimation.
Experience in program management fundamentals including schedule, cost and quality.
Highly Proficient with SolidWorks (3D Modeling/Assembly & 2D Drawing), MathCAD, Simulink or similar engineering software tools.
Experience in the design and development of Hydraulic and/or pneumatic products.
Familiarity with DFMEA, VAVE, DFM and requirements management.
Hydraulic/pneumatic component/system sizing, design and performance analysis experience required.
Basic stress and flow analysis (classical and/or advanced tools).
Experience with testing and development of Hydraulic/Pneumatic test set-ups, test fixtures, test equipment, DAQ, instrumentation, and basic controls.
Familiarity with Design Verification and Validation in accordance with MIL-STD-810 & RTCA-DO-160.
Knowledge of aerospace materials (metals, plastics, elastomers), manufacturing processes & post processing.
Knowledge of basic electronics and LabView or equivalent control software.
Expertise in troubleshooting hydraulic/pneumatic components or systems.
Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic component and system architecture a plus.
Experience with sizing, design, and analysis of solenoid and/or BLDC motor a plus.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and 10(+) years of relevant experience.
PAY RANGE: $175,000.00 - $190,000.00. Pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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