Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Alternator
Montgomery, Alabama
85k to 95k The Mechanical Engineer will support manufacturing and product development activities for rotating electrical machinery, primarily electrical generators/alternators and associated voltage regulators. This role involves design, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring production readiness of airborne electromechanical systems. Candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills along with a foundational understanding of electrical and electromagnetic principles. Success in this role requires creativity, professionalism, self-motivation, teamwork, and effective communication with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and resolve product-related issues
• Manage product life-cycle activities, including service investigations and design improvements
• Design, develop, and launch new electromechanical products in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Support FAA certification efforts, including DO-160 testing

• Gain deep familiarity with the alternator product family
• Develop a thorough understanding of alternator design and operational theory
• Understand installation environments and service applications
• Learn engineering SOPs and achieve competency to authorize engineering changes

• Create 3D component and assembly models/drawings (castings, machined parts, stampings, injection moldings)
• Perform FEA analyses (thermal, stress, modal)
• Assemble prototypes for lab and flight testing
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems to component level
• Review/disposition non-conforming materials
• Write technical test plans, reports, analyses, and service documentation
• Operate lab test equipment and specify test/production support equipment
• Collaborate with customers to resolve field issues

Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required (Electrical or Aerospace considered)
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and exposure to FEA tools

• Technical report writing
• Troubleshooting mechanical/electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering graphics software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• FEA experience (static stress, modal analysis)
• Familiarity with data acquisition/control systems
• Experience with aviation products and FAA regulations
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical system components