Mechanical Designer

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Mechanical Designer 1 designs tooling and equipment to be used in the manufacture of large carbon fiber parts and assemblies for aircraft production. They will provide tooling concepts, models, and designs from basic engineering surfaces and customer Statement of Work.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Create tool designs from customer supplied part models and specifications
• Load models and engineering, interrogate models, create tooling surfaces
• Generate and supply data for off-site fabrication
• Attend and provide support in design reviews with customers
• Freehand concept sketches to quickly communicate and develop designs
• Internally interface with design leads and manufacturing departments, including quality and inspection
• Create and release models and drawings concurrent with project build philosophy
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, with less than 3 years of experience

Familiarity with CAD software (Catia, NX, Solidworks, etc) Clear written and oral communication Ability to work individually and in a team environment This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required Required to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance for the entire duration of employment.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, with less than 3 years of experience
• 3+ years of experience with CATIA V5 or V6
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices, fabrication
• Internship in similar field
• Knowledge of materials (metallic and composite)
• Ability to free hand sketches to quickly communicate and develop designs

• None

Most travel is primarily local during the business day. Some projects may require travel out of the area and overnight stays.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the…