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A Structures Engineering Sr. Technical Leader job is currently available at Belcan in Windsor Locks, CT. This is a full time, direct job with full benefits. Great matching candidates will have experience leading a team of 8-12 people, a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline, and at least 5 years" experience. In this role you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a structural engineering team as well as supporting technical projects for structural engineering tasks. You will also evaluate a wide variety of component designs utilizing advanced analytical and CAD tools. This includes turbo machinery components, mechanical systems & controls, and tooling & instrumentation within the aerospace industry.
Job Duties:
* Execute and achieve project completion
* Directly interact and grow customer relationships
* Identify new projects and growth opportunities
* Provide technical support and mentorship to the engineering team
* Approve employees weekly time and conduct any needed performance evaluations and standard management responsibilities
* Managing the development of new or revised proposals for potential or existing projects
* Defining and manage changes of the project work scope
* Performing contract review upon receipt of new or revised funding and collaborating with the customer on resolution of any issues related to the contract
* Communicate effectively with the project team to ensure that they understand the technical requirements associated with the tasks
* Providing leadership to the project team to ensure all deliverable requirements are met
* Establishing the appropriate level of communication with the customer to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
* Monitoring project progress to ensure time, costs, budget, and quality are met
* Enforcing compliance in the terms of the contract, the project quality plan, project directives, and statutory/regulatory requirements
* Ensuring project record documentation is stored in the project directory or alternate location as directed by the customer
* Cultivating repeat business by exceeding customer expectations and by continually improving customer relationships on projects
* Perform structural analyses using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and post-process results
* Provide technical recommendations for optimizing hardware designs and modeling approach
* Review structural test plans and reports
* Create and present substantiation documentation of analysis results
* Support data acquisition/ reduction of hardware vibration environment measurements
* Support hardware certification testing
* Review non-conformance/ damage reports
* Interface with customers, hardware suppliers, and participate in design reviews / trade studies
* Technical leadership, mentorship and project execution
Required Qualifications:
* Due to the nature of our work *US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED*
* Must be able to work on-site at the Belcan office in Windsor, CT.
* BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field
* Minimum five years of related working experience
* Experience evaluating stress and life of parts under vibration and fatigue loading
* Proficiency with FEA tools (ANSYS or Patran/Nastran preferred)
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Experience performing fracture mechanics / damage tolerance analysis, vibration testing, and mentoring
* Experience with NASGRO, Abaqus experience, 3D modeling, mechanical design, gas turbine components, Aircraft engine controls, instrumentation design and/or tool design, thermal analysis such as technology development, manufacturing, and/or repair development
We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $104,000 to $145,600 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.'
"Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."
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