Air Systems Shop Mechanical Engineer

Air Systems Shop Support Mechanical Engineer 2

Compensation
: $36 to $40 per hour W2

Assignment Type
: 24 month contract with extensions available

Work Model
:
Onsite full time

Work Schedule
:
Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

• Shop support focused mechanical engineering role supporting manufacturing operations
• Primary responsibility is real time troubleshooting of issues on the shop floor
• Role is hands on and highly interactive rather than design or NPI focused
• Acts as a liaison between engineering and production teams
• Requires quick decision making and the ability to think on your feet
• Fully onsite role due to constant shop floor interaction

• Reports to the onsite Air Systems engineering manager
• Works under direction of multiple engineering team leads
• High level of cross functional interaction with production quality and suppliers
• Open engineering workspace with frequent collaboration

• Provide day to day engineering support for existing component families and sub systems
• Respond directly to shop floor issues and investigate problems in real time
• Troubleshoot mechanical and assembly related issues
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Work with production teams to document issues and implement solutions
• Capture detailed documentation including photos measurements and inspection results
• Support CPI activities and selective NPI troubleshooting using structured problem solving
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve component and quality issues
• Lead and participate in technical discussions and issue resolution meetings
• Assemble and disassemble components as part of investigations
• Perform detailed inspections of new and field returned parts
• Use internal engineering systems to retrieve manage and document information

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• One to three or more years of engineering experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints
• Comfort working directly with shop floor technicians
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Basic mechanical and engineering troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of component level systems and assemblies
• Ability to interpret measurements tolerances and inspection data

• Experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD tools
• Component level design exposure including castings fabrications or injection molded polymers
• Engine component or system experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing or shop floor environments

• Strong collaboration skills across engineering production and supplier teams
• Ability to advocate for the shop floor while balancing engineering requirements
• Self starter mindset with minimal formal process
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Role requires confidence and proactive communication and is not suited for shy personalities