Design Engineer (Fuel Containment Technologies) I-V

The Company:

Robertson Fuel Systems is a private equity backed defense company whose products play a life saving role in combat on a daily basis. It is the world's leading provider of crashworthy, blast tolerant and ballistically self-sealing fuel systems for military aircraft and ground vehicles, and has been one of the armed services most valued partners since 1976.

Benefits

• 4X10 Schedule with every Friday Off
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous PTO
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
• EAP and Wellness Plan
• Healthy Rewards Program

The Position

The mission of every Robertson employee is to execute their responsibilities with the #1 goal of saving and protecting the lives of service members across the globe. Design Engineers - FCT interface with customers, both internal and external, during and after the product launch. Design Engineers- FCT handle the majority of all design/release activity on a given program. Design Engineers - FCT may assume Project Lead roles as described below.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs/Releases Fuel Containment Technologies, such as self-sealing and non-self sealing fuel bladder assemblies for aviation and ground vehicles. Self-sealing coatings, Backing Material and related Manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Supports/Documents build instructions for manufacturing
• Supports trade shows and military installations
• Executes design changes and process updates as required
• Develops test plans and test reports based on senior engineer and management direction
• Interprets drawings, specifications, and other data to support design and development of components and assemblies
• Performs component weight analysis
• Performs proof of concept experiments to demonstrate ideas.
• Assists with training and on-the-job learning initiatives for less experienced Design Engineers
• Works with senior engineers and management on component and assembly integration
• Effectively and directly communicates with vendors and customers
• Developing and manage to schedules for each project with senior engineer supervision
• Designing products that meet customer requirements with senior engineer supervision
• Supporting the production and sustainment of the product
• Developing specifications based on customer requirements
• Responding to internal and external customer questions and requests in a timely fashion
• Supporting the production and sustainment of the product
• Marginal duties may include the following:
  
  
  
  • Proactively seeks guidance and work opportunities to increase skill set and to determine the potential impact of designs and improve understanding of standard operating procedures
  • Assists Engineering with projects as necessary
  • Ship packages
  
  
  
  
• Adherence to Export Control and Technology Control Plan (TCP) as applicable to job function
• Adherence to Compliance Plan and Employee Policy Manual
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover nor contain a static listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Design Engineer- FCT I: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous internship experience in an engineering field is preferred.

Design Engineer- FCT II: A Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a design engineer role; or a Master's Degree in Engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Previous employment in engineering field (commercial, military, or defense engineering) is preferred.

Professional Qualifications

Required:

• Solid understanding of Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and software
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, groups of managers, and/or end users
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, applies lessons learned to preclude recurrences, and gathers and analyzes information skillfully; proactively looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint; and Access)
• Mathematical understanding consistent with the educational requirements
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to use various tools to identify and solve problems
• Strong customer service and company culture/reputation orientation
• Familiar with design of mechanical assemblies
• Ability to coordinate and perform tasks with minimal direction

Preferred:

• Familiarity specifically with SolidWorks Computer Aided Design
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5

Personal Competencies

• Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Ability to participate successfully in a team environment; demonstrate willingness to collaborate with others to achieve common objectives
• Ability to apply common sense towards the execution of responsibilities

Physical Demands

Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel is required. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit and stand. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb, bend, or kneel. The incumbent must occasionally lift or carry a maximum of 50 pounds; as well as push or pull a maximum of 100 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, sockets, drills, screwdrivers, rulers, and calipers. The incumbent will occasionally use powered equipment including but not limited to company vehicles, golf carts, fork lifts and hoists. Ability to drive a company vehicle per Employee Policy Manual E.7

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to dirty working conditions, heat or cold ranging between 65 and 80 degree ambient conditions, vapors or fumes, and dust shavings. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate (< 85 dB). The incumbent is required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Latex or Nitrile gloves, negative pressure respirator, dust mask, safety glasses, goggles, and ear plugs.

Safety/Security/Environmental

• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Comply with all Safety policies as outlined by the company standards and local, state and federal laws.

Other

As provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company is committed to discussing and providing reasonable accommodations to its employees to help them fulfill the essential functions of their jobs.