Sr. Design Engineer (Aerospace/Aviation)

TAT-Limco is recognized as a world leader in the Aerospace Industry. As the premier choice for Heat Transfer manufacturing and MRO, TAT-Limco provides high-value alternatives to Commercial, Regional, and Rotary Aircraft customers worldwide. 

TAT-Limco is also a premier in the Defense Industry. As the preferred choice for Heat Transfer new manufacturing and MRO, TAT-Limco affords the best-value solutions for our Military customers globally. 

TAT Limco in Tulsa, OK is looking for an Sr. Design Engineer for our TAT Limco facility in Tulsa, OK.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design support through all phases including – reviewing design requirements, feasibility analysis, preliminary design, simulations, detailed design, prototyping, testing, production planning to design support and documentation

• Provide engineering technical support to OEM, Military, Commercial and Repair Station divisions on a day to do basis for design related issues

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and cost

• Interact with internal and external customers, vendors, and suppliers for identifying solutions or developing new products or processes. Participate in internal and external product design reviews with engineering or other technical teams
• Capability to work on mechanical designs with high level of complexity and component assemblies or sub-assemblies using CAD models
• Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, with technical research ensuring engineering excellence, with minimal supervision

• Process technically sound change management process with ECR’s (Engineering Change Request) and ECN’s (Engineering Change Notice) within Product Data Management (PDM) system
• Review and approval of product definition data. Maintain CAD models in legacy CAD systems export to preferred CAD systems

• Use of fundamental understanding of dimensional measurement systems and tolerance techniques (GD&T), fluid and flow mechanics, pressure systems and basic instrumentation

• Apply information from technical manuals, engineering drawings and documents in the calibration environment to solve challenges

• Create test work instructions and test procedures from design and/or Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) specifications

• Write procedures and test specification for Acceptance Testing and/or system level testing

• Interpreting Specifications (FAA and Industry Standards). Preparing reports and Submitting FAA data for approval

• Evaluate Testing for compliance with specifications and equivalency of Materials and Processes

• Perform flow calculations, air density conversions, stress/strain calculations for design validations or modifications
• Support manufacturing with non-conformances and troubleshooting assembly/testing issue with Failure/Root Cause Analysis
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time and be able to manage priorities with good Project Management skillset

• Other responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Leader

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Mechanical or related Engineering field
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience working in manufacturing in a design related role
• Proven project management skillset
• In depth knowledge of Solidworks (Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings, Drafting Standards, and Sheet Formats) or other CAD programs
• Must be able to read and interpret specifications (FAA and industry standards) as applicable to engineering designs
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to modify and create work instructions and BOM updates
• Must be able to prepare mechanical design packages (layout, analysis, specifications, requisitions, etc.) for customer projects

• Must be skilled in and knowledgeable of metallurgical properties of metals (preferred: aluminum, stainless steel, inconel, copper)
• Must be skilled in and knowledgeable of properties of air and fluid flow (proof pressure, leak testing, flow pressure drop, etc.)
• Experience in tooling design preferred
• Experience in manufacturing processes like welding / vacuum brazing / torch brazing of metals / chemical cleaning of metals / heat treatment of metals / machining / casting / forgings / forming etc.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (primarily dye penetrant inspection) preferred
• Prior experience with an AS9100/9110 environment is preferred and a plus
• PDM/PLM Experience preferred
• Six Sigma Certification preferred

Benefits

TAT Technologies Group is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunities – TAT TECHNOLOGIES is committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.