Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace

Key Details

Pay Rage

$93000.00 –
$181000.00

Job Type

Permanent

Job Category

Engineering

State

IL

Job Description

Job Owner: Iain Williams
Our Client is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. The company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
 
They are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
 
The client supports their staff wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  In addition to salary they offer:
 

 
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption Assistance  
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
  • Member referral bonus 
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
  • Voluntary benefits, including:  
    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design & Development: Create and optimize mechanical systems and components to meet performance and industry standards.
  • Project Leadership: Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource coordination.
  • Problem-Solving: Address complex engineering challenges using advanced principles and innovative solutions.
  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality assurance) to integrate systems into broader projects.
  • Mentorship: Guide and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and foster professional growth.
 
Key Skills:
  • Expertise in hydraulic valve, fuel system, pump, and electromechanical device design.
  • Strong understanding of system-level thinking and physics-based modeling.
  • Strategic decision-making using trade studies and balancing tactical/strategic priorities.
  • Proven ability to navigate conflicting or incomplete requirements.
  • Leadership in mentoring engineering teams and supporting NPI initiatives.
  • Effective technical communication and consensus-building with diverse teams.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive market awareness.
 
Other Qualifications

  • US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
  • Greater than 6 years’ experience in related field
  • Fuel Systems and Pump development experience

 
This position requires working within the Aerospace Industry and as such strict background checks will be applied.
 
The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
 

 

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