Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer -

Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Rescue crews trust their lives with Breeze-Eastern products, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our work benefits the greater good, and we are a global leader because we keep the best on board.

Our challenge is to develop and field next-generation helicopter search and rescue and other products including the most capable rescue hoists and sensors for improving situational awareness. Breeze hires some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and we are seeking candidates who will bring can-do attitude and desire to succeed in the delivery of innovative aerospace and defense solutions to our customers.

The Mechanical Engineer at Breeze-Eastern will serve the roles of technical engineering of new products, subject matter expertise, and to an extent project management. The Mechanical Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer and support with global and detailed level design, computer-aided solid modeling, component-level research and design, technical definition and support of technical requirements for suppliers, and technical support for end users and other customers.

• Use PTC Creo for modeling mechanical and mechatronic components including rotating components, brakes, clutches, actuators, valves, sheet metal structures, composite fairings, and general aerospace structures.
• Perform basic and finite element analysis of custom designs for strength, fatigue, vibration characteristics, thermodynamics, and motion studies using cad-assistive software programs.
• Create or assist with qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, and validation procedures for development hardware.
• Oversee & assist the drafting team with the development and checking of two-dimensional drawings (especially machining, assembly, and electrical drawings) or annotated 3D CAD models.
• Conduct investigative and qualification testing for military and aerospace requirements
• Write engineering technical reports typically expected during multi-year aerospace development programs
• Assist with the company's introduction of new but proven technologies to ensure first-in-class product reliability, safety, and operational productivity.
• Assist or perform assembly or rework of development mechanical and packaging designs.
• Assist the production floor with troubleshooting of mechanical components for first and continuing production articles.
• Works closely with other engineers of other disciplines to meet technical objectives laid out by project managers or other management team
• Works courteously and resolutely with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project goals.

• Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• Experienced in mechanical engineering development and systems engineering activities supporting military or commercial marketplaces.
• Relevant experience with Creo or similar CAD software including complex geometries
• Relevant experience with FEA software such as ANSYS
• Ability to review drawings with specific experience in the use and proper specification of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Possessing analytical skills required for mechanical design including stress analysis, fluid mechanics, and modal analysis

• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Excellent business and technical communication skills.
• Business and technical astuteness.

Breeze-Eastern is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Breeze-Eastern to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.