# Mechanical Engineer

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SSD-ISG - Integrated Solutions Group

## Description

-   Perform technical analysis associated with the assigned task area for problems with specific objectives and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables
-   Some exercise of judgment is required on task details and in making recommendations on technical alternatives, component design or selection, and/or adaptation to meet assigned requirements
-   Research and select materials based on customer’s strength requirements or tooling requirements
-   Create drawings from 3D Models in accordance with ASME standards
-   Reverse engineer parts and assemblies using standard Machine Shop Inspection tools and equipment to fill in missing or incorrect data in drawings
-   Manage projects and coordinate all procurement and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirements
-   Utilize derived requirements to design aircraft components and perform FEA to prove sufficient strength
-   Select vendors based on capabilities and manage them throughout project’s timeframe
-   Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes (ISO9001, AS9100D, and NADCAP)
-   Support continuous improvement
-   Write detailed build, assembly, inspection, and production instructions to assist the production team
-   Identify root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for discrepancies and deficiency
-   Utilize the lean manufacturing approach to make the manufacturing process more efficient
-   Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
-   Support organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
-   Perform duties under supervision of senior engineer(s)
-   Capable of following, performing, and recording the results of the execution of a test plan
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

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

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline required

**Experience:**

-   2+ years of professional experience in the required task area

-   Experience with:

-   Reading and interpreting government 2D drawings
-   Designing tooling to manufacture, repair, and assemble aircraft parts and other productsComposites manufacturing design preferred

-   Composites manufacturing design preferred
-   Experience with additive manufacturing preferred
-   Experience with NX and/or SolidWorks and the ability to Model complex, lofted aerospace parts preferred
-   Experience with tooling and fixture design, structural analysis, environmental systems or test a plus 

**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

## Apply

[Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/860DB7273B/apply)

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