Senior Project Engineer at Ingenium Aerospace LLC – Rockford, Illinois

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Ingenium Aerospace is a fast-paced, flexible aerospace and defense subcontractor specializing in actuation, rotating components, and related products and services. We provide mechanical and electromechanical solutions to complex challenges, delivering engineering, prototyping, and production of flight controls, utility actuation, and other rotating component equipment for the latest generation of vehicles.

We operate with the agility of an entrepreneurial firm, supported by a diverse team of engineers and professionals. Our culture values collaboration, integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence, all while fostering an engaging and supportive workplace. We welcome individuals who want to make an impact in an exciting industry with exposure to a wide range of products and applications.

OUR LOCATION

Based in Rockford, Illinois—just an hour west of Chicago—Ingenium Aerospace offers the best of both worlds: a dynamic aerospace hub and a region ranked among the most affordable housing markets in the U.S. (The Wall Street Journal). Rockford provides excellent schools, cultural amenities, and recreational opportunities, with easy access to Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Engineer role is a key part of the company’s engineering team responsible for contributing to, and ensuring timely completion of, all technical aspects of NPD including R&D, modeling, analysis, and drawings. As a primary program leader, the role is cross-functional, working with all engineering disciplines and departments to complete design, procure and test hardware. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills, along with the following expectations:

• Be the technical project leader from program kickoff to hardware delivery, working with the program manager to review requirements, communicate technical status to the customer, and execute deliverables on time
• Contribute to technical areas such as proposal technical responses, conceptual design, CAD modeling, detailed drawings, and analyses
• Establish and monitor project deliverables, timelines, and costs
• Hands-on and willing to work in the shop environment to build prototypes and support production issues
• Ensuring that the components meet program cost, form fit, and function requirements
• Provide Engineering technical support to assembly and test, suppliers, or customers
• Ensure products are designed for producibility & manufacturability (DFMA)
• Take concepts, sketches and layouts and translate into solid models and drawings
• Designing and detailing products through various stages of the product life cycle
• All others assigned by manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years in an applicable work environment. 6+ years with a graduate degree
• 4+ years leading technical and/or NPD projects
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies including selecting fit for bearings and pins
• Experience performing trade studies, tolerance studies, thermal and structural analyses
• Knowledge of Aerospace Military and Commercial Aerospace design requirements
• Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160 and /or MIL-STD-810
• CAD experience with SolidWorks, Catia or similar CAD packages
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Good analytical and mathematical background
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ANSI Y14.5M)
• U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Aerospace and motion control experience
• Knowledge of AS9100
• Knowledge of setting up SolidWorks Enterprise PDM workflows
• Knowledge of design for harsh environments is a plus
• Knowledge of motors, sensors, open and closed loop control system applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDS

• Standard office environment; occasional exposure to manufacturing plant noise/temperature, requiring PPE
• Frequent speaking, listening, and computer use
• Vision requirements include depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds