Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace

Are you ready to join our team?

Are you motivated to be a part of an industry-leading organization alongside a talented team of individuals? Are you looking to join a company offering opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career? If you join Valiant TMS, you’ll be part of a company that embraces diversity and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Valiant TMS is a global company powered by people working together to be the most trusted partner in delivering intelligent automation solutions. To remain at the forefront of innovation, we need skilled and determined people that deliver results.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace to join our team in Auburn Hills, Michigan where we serve the global aerospace industry by developing new, efficient ways of manufacturing and servicing aircraft through the use of automation.

What you’ll get to do

• Construct and modify CAD models per customer CAD standards using one or more of the following systems: CATIA, NX, AutoCAD
• Estimate design hours for tool concept to design and release for original content as well as changes
• Prepare layout and detail drawings of design as required to project timelines.
• Develop creative and innovative engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements
• Review and study customer specifications, engineering schematics and other data in order to determine the design procedures needed to generate and release digital and/or hardcopy printouts related to the engineering and manufacturing requirements
• Perform necessary engineering calculations and proper material selection to satisfy the required design functionality. Coordinate any structural and/or finite element analysis that needs to be performed for assessing the functionality of the tools designed
• Coordinate the development of part drawings, including CAD drawings, through other designers, internal or outsourced, to comprehensively manage the complete design of the tools that are assigned
• Work closely with senior engineers on design changes to improve manufacturability, maintainability, and serviceability of equipment
• Be knowledgeable of the release systems and procedures, and release all the necessary detail drawings in digital and/or hardcopy formats per established requirements of the internal and external customers (for example release to purchasing for make/buy decision, input for controls design and engineering, and documents to support field installation and service personnel, direct digital transfers to customer systems)
• Possess general awareness of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts and its application in manufacturing and assembly sectors in automotive, aerospace, construction and forestry industries

What you bring

• A proven ability to work well within a team-based work environment, prioritizing plans of action to accomplish objectives
• A Bachelor of Applied Science or Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent from a recognized University is preferred or an Associate Degree/Engineering Diploma
• Specialized training with certifications where applicable from recognized training organizations, in the use of CAD systems and software, such CATIA, NX, FIDES, and AutoCAD
• A proven ability to prioritize plans of action to accomplish objectives
• Experience in designing, installing, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting pneumatic, mechanical and electronic automated equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to customer locations

What we offer

• An opportunity to work alongside, and learn from, a highly skilled team of professionals who are consistently recognized among the best in the industry
• Competitive health, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness benefits, beginning on the first day of employment
• Matching Contribution 401K plan
• Internal development and promotion opportunities, both locally and globally
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Social events and community engagement
• Customer and other marketplace discounts
• An inclusive and diverse work environment

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship