Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

A People Company, Staffing the World

Kelly founded the temporary staffing industry in 1946, and has maintained a leadership position through the years based on a valuable premise: we invest in people.

A Design Engineer has the responsibility of creating new, and maintain existing designs and serve as a resource to support all engineering needs for new product development, production, customer matters, procurement, and inspection needs. As such, a Design Engineer will support the Sustaining Engineering Department with existing product support and after sale customer service engineering activities in coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Sales.

A Design Engineer will become an active part of the MRB process, help complete major/minor semi-annual submittals to the FAA and work directly with the other Engineering staff to obtain approvals for major product modifications as required.

• Support Development Engineering with new product certification activities
• Support design activities by researching, recommending, or specifying components or technologies
• Create and maintain engineering drawings and specifications for existing products in accordance with PMA and FAA regulations
• Modernize existing products incorporating new technology to meet customer changing needs.
• Redesign and certify components that are no longer feasible to produce, procure, or inspect.
• Ensure engineering designs and drawings are procurable, producible and can be inspected within the manufacturing capabilities, or through outside vendors, use existing components or off-the-shelf components were practical.
• Support Manufacturing Manager with manufacturing process specifications and production issues.
• Support functional test activities
• Support Customer Service Personnel
• Provide feedback information to engineering staff concerning assembly and manufacturing success or difficulties, and/or effectiveness of technology, processes and designs.
• Provide information for technical publications

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a practical and timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions and pursues most appropriate alternative. Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Technical Skills – Mechanical, (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic a plus). Gather appropriate information, indentify key elements/factors, analyze and evaluate, develop appropriate alternatives and solutions, test and evaluate. Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; freely shares information. Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources, spending wisely.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Adjusts approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal constructively with change, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; willing to work extended hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes initiative, independent action and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Proactive to identify and resolve issues without being told by others.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and reasonable judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions and communicates openly.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity and quality standards; Completes work in timely manner, while meeting specifications; Strives to increase productivity and cost efficiency.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Ensure designs can be manufactured safely within existing capabilities or recommend modifications to designs, work practices, materials, etc. to ensure safety.

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering discipline. Should be able to produce and interpret engineering drawings; should be able to conduct system functional tests; lead, or conduct system troubleshooting efforts.

• Language Ability: Ability to communicate complex technical information in understandable form throughout all levels of the organization including customers and other external parties.
• Math Ability: Ability to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, calculus, physics and business math.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardizations exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to break complex tasks into step by step instructions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must have ability to coordinate and orchestrate engineering and manufacturing functions in a team atmosphere to achieve business objectives and ensure functions work effectively and cohesively.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have solid knowledge of MS Office; Internet and Design software such as Inventor and Solid Works. Must be adept in JPG, PDF and other file formats. Utilize internet search tools effectively.
• Certificates and Licenses: None required. However, willingness to obtain FAA certification designation if required by the Company at the Company’s expense.