DescriptionJob Summary:Accountable for improving business competitive advantage by leveraging best technologies, aircraft system expertise, and an understanding of our customer's problems to design, develop and qualify new products that are substantially superior to our competitors. Commands a deep working knowledge of specific aircraft systems, product types (example, valves) and the latest technologies that could be used to improve these products. Mentors others in field of expertise, works with little technical oversight, and solves toughest technical problems.Essential Job Functions:Must have a strong ability to recognize needs, risks, roadblocks, opportunities, etc. for the team and project and be able to clearly communicate these thoughts and recommendations to Program Manager and/or upper management.Supports company technical strategic roadmap and product development objectives.Technical lead on project / product proposals.Responsible for compliance to engineering codes, practices and standards on all design to spec products.Leverage experience and knowledge to ensure that our proprietary products will perform in the field as promised with minimal to no reliability issues.Responsible for risk identification and mitigation plans for project / product development.Leads activities related to specification, design and testing for new product development.Generate and leverage I.P. for new product development, take appropriate steps to identify & protect company investments in innovation.Mentor / develop future technical leaders.Technical interface with customersCAD and FEA work as required.Ensure that product designs not only meet performance requirements, but also meet cost and manufacturability expectations as well.Co-Op talent development.Additional Duties:Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.Qualifications:10+ years' experience in design engineering.Experienced in Tolerance analysis and GD&T.Strong mechanical aptitude.Positive communication skills and ability to perform within a cross functional team environment.Demonstrated ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations.based on technical inputs from multiple and varied functions (i.e., Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, etc.)Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership for engineering 2 of 2 projects with substantial complexity and scope.Ability to work autonomously, as well as a member or leader of a project team.Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills.Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.Minimum Requirements:Prior Component Design experience in valves (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Fuel, Solenoids, Water)Ability to self-manage all aspects of the product development lifecycle from concept to realityKnowledge and experien