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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Eaton

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rock Island, IL

Eaton's AER MSD Mission System Division is currently seeking a Mechanical Performance Analysis Engineer. This position will be located at our Davenport, IA facility. Relocation benefits will be provided within the United States only.

The Davenport facility has approximately 900 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace life support and safety systems components and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

This position is responsible for Mechanical Design and Performance Analysis of Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) systems, from the component level up through the system level. The individual will be part of an integrated product design team on new product development through full life cycle management, preparing and reviewing project related documentation to ensure completeness and quality. Analysis will be applied to the domains of mechanical, hydraulic and fuel systems. Additionally, the individual will be involved in supporting operation and field service teams to troubleshoot and provide solution for legacy products.

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The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

• Perform calculations, analyses & simulations for mechanical, hydraulic and fuel systems, at the detailed component level and at the system level.
• Advise the design team on design requirements based on analysis results.
• Develop component and system specifications based on analysis results.
• Define critical to quality characteristics required to meet component level performance.
• Define test plans and procedures to verify models for component or system characteristics.
• Perform functional and performance testing.
• Produce documentation to report analysis and testing results.
• Review architecture solutions and advise on system changes to meets requirements.
• Capable of interpreting specifications and drawings.
• Work closely with suppliers on component and sub-system development.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Systems or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electro-Mechanical and/or Systems engineering.
• Experience as an engineer developing component and system performance models.
• Experience defining and conducting testing for the purpose of model validation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in Aerospace, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electro-Mechanical and/or Systems Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as an engineer developing component and system performance models.
• Design for Six Sigma or Six-Sigma (DMAIC) Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification.
• Previous experience with MATLAB, Simulink and Simscape.

Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Creativity, initiative, and self-starter desired.
• Strong communication skills with emphasis on technical writing and presentation.
• Experience with CREO or other parametric CAD tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material selection for engineering design desired.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software.

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Client-provided location(s): Davenport, IA, USA
Job ID: Eaton-32120Davenport
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)