Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary Oversees, guides and directs staff members engaged in creation, verification, and distribution of mechanical engineering work products. These items include (but are not limited to) drawings, electronic models, technical reports, product specifications, test reports, manufacturing specifications.

Works collaboratively personally, or through assigned staff, with manufacturing, supply chain, and other associated team members engaged in production and delivery of the designed product. Works closely with government regulators, auditors, and other personnel engaged similarly on military programs.

Serves as key leader of the engineering team, and should be skilled in creation and administration of work plans. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop new designs and mechanical design concepts. Analyze new designs and communicates them to the customer and other functional organizations. Provide technical support to the Project Engineer with respect to project deliverables, adherence to schedule and in providing overall project status.
• Support design modifications, Engineering Change Orders, general analysis, hardware testing and prototype development. Develops Project Logistics Plans, and supports design reviews and meetings as required.
• Prepare (or assist in the preparation of) supplemental design information related to the product. These items include cost estimates, safety assessments, failure modes and effects analyses, electrical load analysis, maintenance instructions, installation instructions, flight manual supplements, and wiring interface schematics
• Assist manufacturing personnel during assembly and installation. Includes Liaison Activity necessary to process ECORs, ECOs, and other data package modifications appropriate to support emergent production and operations events.
• Lead and mentor less experienced engineering personnel
• Generate engineering 3

D models of new product concepts or designs

• Perform drafting and release of drawings
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling 1%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This is a lead engineering role, and the candidate is responsible for serving as a team leader. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, firing, and compensation plan development.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Mechanical, Aeronautical and Aerospace from four-year college or university; and seven to ten years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7-10 years mechanical system design and development experience in aviation field
• Basic understanding of FAA Certification process is preferred.
• Familiar with aircraft systems and work with engineering staffs of military and civilian aircraft manufactures.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Power

Point and Outlook

• Experience using Auto Cad mechanical design software preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Salary

Hiring Salary Range:

$77,805.00 - $129,425.63

Bonus/Commission Eligible:

No

Benefits:

Air Methods provides a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our benefits should be as diverse as our teammates. We offer competitive medical, dental and vision coverage along with voluntary accident, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, time off programs, pretax and Roth 401(k) with a generous company match, tuition reimbursement, profession training and certifications, dependent care support, EAP and concierge services to name just some of what we have to offer.

Final compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, certifications, andrelevant work experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

“Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.”Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)