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X-Bow Systems · 1 day ago

Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer

Luling, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

X-Bow Systems is a leading non-traditional producer of solid rocket motors, revolutionizing the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer to design and develop specialty manufacturing equipment and tooling for solid rocket motor production, ensuring efficient and high-quality production processes.

AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and Development: Design new and modify existing specialty equipment, manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices using modern CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)

Requirements Management: Create, track, and trace requirements throughout the entire design lifecycle, ensuring all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer specifications

Analysis and Review: Conduct thorough engineering analyses, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), hand calculations, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, to predict performance and resolve instabilities

Documentation and Review: Prepare and present design reviews to internal stakeholders and leadership, publishing results and documentation for peer review and feedback

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, production, safety, and external vendors, to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable (DFM principles)

Implementation and Support: Oversee the procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and tooling, providing technical support and troubleshooting during prototype and production phases

Continuous Improvement: Identify process anomalies and performance shortfalls, recommending and implementing design modifications to eliminate malfunctions and improve efficiency

Qualification

Mechanical DesignCAD Software (SolidWorks)FMEAPDM SystemsGD&TStructural MechanicsFluid DynamicsThermal AnalysisProcess ImprovementCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field

Proven experience in mechanical design, analysis, test, and hands-on assembly/integration, preferably within the aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing industries

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and PDM systems

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis

Demonstrated capability in conducting FMEA and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) best practices

Experience in creating, tracking, and verifying requirements throughout a design process

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences

Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR, and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance