# Senior Mechanical Engineer

> KIHOMAC · Byron, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-02

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** AIPG - Aerospace Integrity Programs Group

## Description

-   Model complex, lofted aerospace parts in NX and possibly SolidWorks
-   Perform and interpret Finite Element Analyses
-   Design tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble parts
-   Participate in bid and proposal efforts by providing technical proposal content
-   Participate in AS9100/ISO 9001 audits and provide quality engineering support as needed (e.g. authoring quality plans/inspections, etc)
-   Reverse engineer parts using a Faro arm, Keyence and Verisurf software to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawing and loft and use Faro arm to verify models created
-   Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes
-   Document actions by completing logs
-   Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
-   Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
-   Update existing work instructions to comply with updated Quality requirements
-   Work with technicians to improve (lean) processes
-   Read and interpret specifications, drawings, and other technical data to develop manufacturing process
-   Work with Senior Program Managers as Project Engineer aiding in performance of analyses and interpretation of results as required
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

-   **Education/Training (both required and desired):**

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant engineering or science discipline, from an ABET accredited program required

-   **Experience:**

-   5+ years of professional experience in the required task area
-   Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 Standard Practices for Engineering Drawings
-   3D printing of prototype parts

-   **Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen
-   Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

-   **Physical Requirements:**

-   Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
-   Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
-   Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
-   Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

**Salary:** $100,000 - 110,000

This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.

## Apply

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