Product Engineer - Alternators

About Hartzell Aviation

Hartzell Engine Tech (HET) is a leading OEM supplier and aerospace technology company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, with additional locations across the US and Canada. HET provides engine accessories and heating solutions that meet the demanding challenges of today's aircraft systems. The company’s core competencies include certified welding, precision machining and sheet metal fabrication.

• Support manufacturing activities related to rotating electrical machinery products.
• Engage in product improvement and new product development with design, test, troubleshooting, and production readiness activities.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to resolve product related issues.
• Participate in product life‑cycle management activities such as investigating and resolving service issues, design improvements and design data life‑cycle management.
• Support design, development, and production launch of new electro‑mechanical machinery and associated systems in compliance with customer and regulatory guidelines.
• Support FAA certification efforts including DO‑160 testing on new and existing products.

• Become intimately familiar with HET’s historical alternator product family.
• Develop a thorough understanding of alternator design and functional theory of operation.
• Become familiar with the typical alternator installation environment, function and service use.
• Become familiar with all engineering departmental SOP’s.
• Develop design familiarity and engineering competency suitable to authorize engineering changes for the alternator product family.

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (Electrical or Aerospace Engineering may be considered); 3‑yr minimum related work experience.

• Experience writing technical reports.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office, engineer graphics software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with FEA software for static stress and modal analysis.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems.
• Experience with aviation related products and the FAA regulatory system.
• Experience with vehicle electrical system components.

• Builds Strategic Working Relationships.
• Continuous Learning.
• Innovation.
• Contributes to Team Success.
• Initiates Action.
• Work Standards.

Competitive wages and benefits plus a Growth Participation Unit program (GPU) that rewards employees with cash when the company grows.

Hartzell Engine Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E‑Verify Employer.