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ESPO Corporation

Mechanical Designer

ESPO Corporation, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61109


Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Location:

Rockford, IL

Job Type and Duration:

Permanent

We are a small, flexible, and fast paced company whose mission is to provide quality actuation, rotating components and related products and service, delivered to the aerospace and defense markets on-time, and at a reasonable price .

CORE VALUES AND FOCUS

Our Company highly values our associates as dynamic interactive parts of our team. Our associates are involved in the decision-making process and developing solutions to our customers’ challenges.

We value our associates by providing an environment that fosters respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We also provide a fun and friendly working environment.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mechanical Designer is a challenging and critical position. This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across many aspects of the business.

Specific responsibilities below are functions that will be required in the Electromechanical Designer role.

Oversight and participation in all aspects of the design and engineering of the product design including:

Housings

Gears

Gear-sets

Gear boxes (Planetary, Spur, Differential, Bevel, Helical, etc.)

Transition screws (Ball Screws, Acme Screws, Planetary roller screws, etc.)

Various types of bearing configurations

Structural loads

Fits/clearances

Knowledge of the electrical scope of work including:

Knowledge of motors (AC, Brush DC, and Brushless DC)

Commutation sensors

Position sensing

Velocity and load sensing devices

Open and closed loop control systems

High frequency response servo applications

Understanding of the basic principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Work with customers to formulate their requirements

Understand the implications within an application

Ability to solve problems and the ability to recognize if a problem exists

Actively design with details each new product application through the full product life cycle including proposal, design, development, verification, and product support

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Create Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems Engineering (ME) conceptual trade studies and detailed proposal efforts

Create detailed layouts, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings for new applications using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM

Create and execute product design details, which includes:

Detailing

Drawing

Review & Approve Drawings and Change Orders

Detailed Piece Part Drawings with Tolerance including temperature affects

Complete Bills of Material on drawings in ERP

Work cooperatively to provide Engineering technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, or customers

Ensure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)

Adhere to departmental procedures and standards to achieve highest quality of throughput

Participate on special assignments as assigned

Define, design, and support electromechanical and mechanical test equipment for each product application, including the creation of the automation code if needed

Ability to be hands on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes & support production issues

Ability to participate in proposals and blank sheet design

Managing drawing completion status

Ability to work interactively with supply chain & suppliers to ensure optimal manufacturing processes are utilized

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.A.S. in Mechanical Design or Equivalent Degree Work Experience

Specific applicable experience of 3 – 5 years in an applicable work environment

Aerospace experience is a plus

Ability to demonstrate leadership skills through example, mentoring, and running multifaceted design efforts

Specific capability in the following software:

SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM

SolidWorks Simulation is a plus

Microsoft Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel

Exceptional analytical and mathematical background

Ability to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understand

Knowledge of manufacturing processes & methods

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)

U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM is a plus

Working knowledge of Windchill (RELAX) is a plus

Knowledge of space environments is a plus

Knowledge of Land and Sea based systems is a plus

Knowledge of design for harsh environments is a plus

Experience with SolidWorks Simulation is a plus

Knowledge of Aerospace Military & Commercial Aerospace design requirements is a plus

Knowledge of aerospace designing standards is a plus

Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing design & manufacturing is a plus

Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 is a plus

Knowledge of MRP/ERP programs is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plant require regular use of personal protective equipment

While performing the duties of this job, the candidate is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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