Senior Engineer Aerospace FMC Fuel

About the Role

The primary responsibility of this role is the design and development of aerospace fuel system products, including centrifugal, vane, and gear pumps, in alignment with aerospace industry standards. The engineer will lead product design, perform failure investigations, and conduct root‑cause analysis. Additionally, they will drive new‑product‑introduction (NPI) projects through the phase‑gate process. Sustaining engineering, value‑analysis/value‑engineering (VA/VE), and runner projects are managed independently. The role includes Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) assessments, providing early‑stage manufacturability insight, and building prototypes for proof‑of‑concept validation. Design work is performed using CAD platforms such as CATIA, Creo, and AutoCAD, while analysis tools like Minitab, @RISK, Ansys, and advanced Excel support predictable project execution. The engineer collaborates with global cross‑functional teams to execute launches and ensure design integrity. The position is accountable for delivering technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments, as well as managing project‑program financials. Effective communication, customer expectation management, and adherence to standard program‑management processes are essential. The role involves developing business proposals, responding to RFI/RFP/RFQ requests, estimating material, testing, and NRE costs, and leading integrated project plans, schedules, and budgets in partnership with project managers. Technical leadership includes coaching teams, building strong customer relationships, and applying knowledge of DO‑160 testing, FRACA techniques, and professional society participation. • Design and develop aerospace fuel system products, including centrifugal, vane, and gear pumps. • Lead new product introduction (NPI) and sustain engineering projects through phase‑gate and VA/VE processes. • Conduct failure investigations and root‑cause analysis using the 8‑D methodology. • Perform Design for Manufacturing & Assembly assessments and prototype proof‑of‑concept builds. • Utilize CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, AutoCAD) and analysis software (Minitab, Ansys, Excel, Matlab/Simulink) for design validation. • Manage project schedules, budgets, technical and quality deliverables, and report financials. • Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams and maintain clear customer communication. • Apply GD&T, limits‑fits, and tolerancing calculations in product designs. • Lead creation of integrated project plans, RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, and cost estimations. • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cad design
• ▸failure analysis
• ▸npi projects
• ▸dfma assessment
• ▸project scheduling
• ▸customer communication

What You Bring

A deep understanding of pump architectures and component design underpins the creation of product concepts and feasibility calculations using STEM fundamentals. Expertise in failure modes, physics of failure, and the 8‑D methodology is applied to hydraulic/fuel pumps and valves, supported by analytical and CAD tools and GD&T tolerancing. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have 4‑6 years (with a Master’s) or 6‑8 years (with a Bachelor’s) of experience, including at least three years in product engineering, design, development, and validation of aerospace or electro‑mechanical products. Desired skills encompass project engineering, failure analysis, DFSS, analytical thinking, a digital mindset, strong communication and influencing abilities. • Minimum 3 years product engineering experience; 4‑6 years (Master) or 6‑8 years (Bachelor) in aerospace/mechanical engineering. • Bachelor’s (required) and Master’s (preferred) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. • Proficient in DFSS, analytical thinking, digital mindset, and strong communication/influencing skills. • Knowledge of DO‑160 testing, FRACA methodologies (RCA, FTA, 8D) and aerospace product qualification.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸dfss
• ▸do‑160
• ▸cad
• ▸gd&t
• ▸communication

Work Environment

Office Full-Time