Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters have been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

The Senior Mechanical Engineer develops and modifies aircraft mechanical systems, oversees engineering and design work, and creates comprehensive design data packages using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks). They manage design configurations in a Product Data Manager (e.g., DbWorks) and prepare documentation such as structural analysis and risk assessment reports to ensure regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the role of a Cognizant Engineer on projects requiring understanding of complex projects and coordination with other Stakeholders

Develops mechanical; design concepts and drawing packages for repairs, alteration and/or modifications to aircraft using Solidworks CAD program

Performs and validates structural analysis using NASTRAN or traditional hand analysis methods.

Mentors Engineers and Designers during complex design projects

Researches material and part specifications and selection through vendor, engineer and regulatory documentation

Assigns numbers and titles to drawings, enters into and updates master drawing list, and makes updates to drawings based on engineering change orders

Assists Certification Engineers and DERs in establishing Certification Plans

Coaches, mentors, and supports Mechanical Engineers who are assigned to lesser complexity projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Aeronautical Engineering with 5+ years of engineering design and/or analysis experience in aviation; or Master's degree with 3+ years of related experience

Experience in structural, mechanical system, propulsion system, and/or rotorcraft flight testing is required

Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, propulsion systems, and/or rotorcraft flying qualities is highly desired

Working understanding of FAA certification processes, specifically 14 CFR Parts 21, 29, and 43

Experience working in an AS9100-accredited quality system

Minimum 5 years of CAD experience; SolidWorks preferred

Familiarity with PDM systems (e.g., DbWorks) strongly desired

Proficient in Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, DbWorks, NASTRAN, and internet-based technical research

Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Demonstrated leadership, proactiveness, and ability to work with minimal supervision

Capable of resolving complex, cross-functional challenges and managing sensitive cost or execution issues

Must maintain strong working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and customers

Domestic travel required

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)