Senior Engineer, Mechanical Design

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. Serve as the primary engineering production support point of contact for Mechanical Systems hardware .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Systems hardware and engineering production support, with a strong focus on quality improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance producibility and address production challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Systems Hardware ExpertiseClass II Engineering Change PackagesCost of Poor Quality InitiativesData-Driven Decision-MakingAgile/Scrum Project Management

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Hard Skills

Design EngineeringAerospace Experience2D DrawingsManufacturing MethodsNXTeamcenterEngineering Standard WorkSAPClass I & II EC ProcessesPro-Cert Methodology

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsData ManagementAgile/Scrum Tools

Industry Keywords

Production SupportCost ReductionContinuous ImprovementRoot Cause InvestigationSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary engineering production support point of contact for Mechanical Systems hardware
Support production activities for commercial and military products
Plan and manage corrective actions driving production issue, QN, and cost reduction
Develop Class II engineering change packages improving quality, cost, and producibility
Apply Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making to the Class II process
Lead Cost of Poor Quality initiatives and producibility improvement tasks
Identify waste in production support processes and improve processes and procedures
Address repeat QNs to eliminate repeat analysis
Capture ESTO producibility lessons learned and build continuous improvement into the product development cycle
Become the Subject Matter Expert for assigned part families and engine hardware
Prepare and present status updates and technical content to CIPT, MSEN/ESTO management, and Program Management
Partner with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs on root cause investigations, corrective actions, and product/process improvements
Manage outsource technical quality and build outsource technical proficiency
Serve as the main point of contact for QN activity within CIPTs
Support 502 and 701 task closure and work toward becoming CIPT Delegate Approver
Support rapid closure of SDO/FPN investigations
Establish best practices for defect assessment and define Right-Size Analysis through risk-based decision-making
Drive QN workflow with outsource teams
Coordinate evaluation of and responses to supplier requests for information
Support engineering efforts to meet shop and supplier MRP requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
5 years of Design Engineering or aerospace experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree
U.S. citizenship required
Experience or knowledge of engine hardware, 2D drawings, MBD, and manufacturing methods preferred
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project-management tools preferred
Solid data-management and processing skills preferred
Ability to leverage AI tools for improved engineering results preferred
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, engineering standard work, SAP, and Class I & II EC processes preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in fast-paced environments with attention to detail
Ability to travel 5–10% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position level and collective-bargaining coverage)