Tooling Engineer Must be able to interface with different clients/good communication Tooling CATIA v5/v4 Aerospace Description The Level IV Engineer (Project Engineer) will be an active participant in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, start-up, and commissioning of very large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. The Project Engineer will take a leadership role while working with other engineers to concept, develop and design conventional and automated tooling systems and customized machine tools for the aerospace industry. Duties and Responsibilities: ○ Responsible for the completion of long-term engineering projects. ○ Perform engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget and scheduling restraints. ○ Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. ○ Must lead by example and be capable of managing designers, stress analysis, offload design and offload fabrication. ○ In response to a customer’s specification the Project Engineer will, with other designers, collate concept models to define a detailed plan of system, & sequence of operations for bid proposals. ○ Define, organize, and prioritize project goals. ○ Provide leadership to meet design schedules. ○ Work with the marketing group for new design considerations. ○ Provide support for new product introduction to manufacturing. ○ Occasional domestic or foreign travel to customer sites may be required. ○ Possess required experience, skills and attributes for assigned level in engineering, technology, (software) tools, and personal & leadership on the Engineering Skills Matrix. 1) Engineering – In training for advanced analysis; trained but needs support in stress; can work autonomously in concept, design, drawings, and technical publications. 2) Technologies – In training for Heating; trained but needs support in controls; can work autonomously in jigs & tools, platforms, machine design, integration,and operations. 3) Software Tools – Can work autonomously in CATIA and GURU. 4) Personal & leadership – Can work autonomously in ability to lead, customer interface, process based thinking, requirements management, and scheduling & estimation Skills catia, NX, aerospace design, project management, Mechanical engineering, security clearance, customer relationship management, team oriented Top Skills Details catia,NX,aerospace design,project management,Mechanical engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications Education & Work Experience: ○ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. ○ Minimum eight years prior work experience in one or more of the following: Heavy Machine Design, Structural Design Aerospace Tooling Assembly Systems and Automation. ○ Manufacturing and machine shop ○ CAD Software Knowledge: CATIA V5, NX or Equivalent software knowledge (Solidworks, Pro E, etc.) ○ Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (Ansys or Femap is preferred) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (list of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job): ○ Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results. ○ Behave consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines ○ Able to tackle complicated issues by evaluating information gathered and organized to arrive at an outcome. ○ Effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. ○ Respond and follow up to a customer’s inquiry or problem in a timely and effective manner. ○ Make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks with information gathered and analyzed. ○ Build consensus through give and take and gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals. ○ Identify problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions. ○ Provides check and feedback from independent review of engineering deliverables/documentation (i.e. 3D models, 2D drawings, design presentations.) Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX. 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