Design, develop, and test mechanical components and simple assemblies across product lifecycle stages. Create CAD models and mechanical drawings, support prototyping, validation, fixture design, testing, fabrication, and manufacturing support. Collaborate cross-functionally and assist senior engineers while providing guidance to teammates.
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and testing all aspects of mechanical components and has a significant impact on product innovation, cost, schedule, and feature sets. The position requires the application of engineering principles to the design of sellable and internal company products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Component and simple assembly design
- Product development activities ranging from conceptual development, prototyping, and design validation to manufacturing and existing product support; individually and collaboratively
- Collaboration with engineers of various disciplines to develop products with electromechanical and mechanical content
- Mechanical drafting and technical document authoring
- Conduct tests, design manufacturing fixtures, support senior colleagues
- May include involvement in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of products as required to accomplish company goals
- Provide guidance to fellow team members
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
- 3+ years of experience working in a similar role
- Experience designing components and simple assemblies using CAD software
- Knowledge of product development processes including prototyping, validation, and manufacturing support
- Experience creating mechanical drawings and technical documentation
- Familiarity with testing, fixture design, and validation activities
- Hands-on experience with fabrication, assembly, or troubleshooting of mechanical systems
- Ability to support senior engineers on complex projects and contribute to cross-functional development efforts
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $105,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
- Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
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