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Mechanical Designer (Gearbox Designer)

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  • Design and develop gearbox systems for gas turbine engines.
  • Design gas turbine components for the powerhead, LRUs, and other equipment.
  • Perform detailed mechanical design, including gear geometry, housing, bearings, seals, shafts, and lubrication systems.
  • Conduct analytical studies (load analysis, thermal, FEA, fatigue) to ensure mechanical integrity and performance comply with customer and airworthiness specifications.
  • Prepare and review engineering documentation including 3D models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Support testing and validation of the gearbox components and systems.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and provide corrective actions for development and in-service issues.
  • Interface with suppliers and subcontractors for build to print and build to specification components.
  • Follow-up with other engineering groups to assure design performs as specified.
  • Coordinate with other engineering and company departments to achieve optimization of the design, based on established constraints.
  • Build a strong relationship with clients, partners and parent company technical team in a partnership environment.
  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field.
  • 10+ years’ experience in gearbox development with gas turbine designs or within aerospace.
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g, CATIA, NX) and analysis tools (ANSYS).
  • Familiarity with materials, coatings, and heat treatment processes relevant to gearbox components.
  • Experience with aerospace standards and design practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5-2009 (GD&T).
  • Demonstrated Experience with Stack Up Analysis.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of lubrication systems, thermal management, and tribology.
  • Experience in designs that comply with airworthiness rules and aviation standards as related to commercial aircraft engines.
  • Understand the operation of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and related systems.
  • Understands configuration management and design control.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to make good decisions related to component design and application
  • Creative and innovative problem solver.
  • To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
  • To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
  • To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
  • To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
  • To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
  • To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
  • To be part of a team where having fun is essential

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