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This team supports the design and integration of aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Responsibilities include the design and liaison of both primary and secondary aircraft structures using military and commercial design standards, customer specifications, and system requirement documents, all developed in 3D CAD. The role requires strong experience in preparing and interpreting engineering drawings, as well as providing leadership review of designs and documentation. The team’s primary focus areas include design and liaison tasks related to electrical equipment racks and external antenna installations.\nThe Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager is also responsible for assigning work, developing manpower estimates, tracking project and engineering status, supporting project bids, overseeing employee training and performance reviews, and managing overhead budgets. Additionally, this role ensures adherence to company processes related to mechanical design and leads periodic reviews to maintain accuracy and drive improvement. The Associate Manager upholds the highest ethical standards, champions Continuous Improvement initiatives, and drives positive change throughout the organization.\n\nEssential Functions:\nAbility to obtain a US Secret security clearance.\nPlanning, scheduling, and budgeting tasks for the Mechanical Engineering Team.\nDesign and liaison of aircraft systems and structures utilizing military and commercial design standards, customer specifications and system requirements documents utilizing 3D CAD.\nProvide liaison to production and manufacturing for interpretation of engineering design/drawings.\nSets the highest ethical standards for self and others.\nWillingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.\nWillingness and ability to travel as required.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum 6 years prior mechanical design engineering experience. Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical and/or Systems Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of prior mechanical design engineering experience. 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