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Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., (RHC), is the preeminent manufacturer of civil rotorcraft located in Torrance, California. Robinson has built its reputation on a 50-year history of commitment to providing affordable and quality aircraft with a wide range of applications. We have a strong engineering team; almost 85% of our manufacturing processes, including production of parts and assembly, are done in our Torrance location. We also offer comprehensive overhaul services while rapidly responding to customers' needs; to keep their aircraft flying. Our commitment to our vision of keeping our customers flying has earned RHC a variety of recognition from our customers.

Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

The Design Engineer Mechanical Systems is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for the design, development, and verification of helicopter mechanical systems which meet safety, weight, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify mechanical systems through the product development cycle.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions.
• Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software.
• Oversee the development and manufacturing of prototype articles.
• Develop requirements, specifications, and processes.
• Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Interface with other engineers to determine the operating environment for design elements and resolve issues found during development and certification.
• Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27.
• Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to design problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Report project status, schedules, and risks.
• Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

What can a career at RHC offer you?

We offer our team members opportunities for professional development, training, and learning. Our performance management system is structured to provide opportunities for career focused development. Our career development is supported with a great tuition reimbursement program.

Compensation & Benefits :

Robinson Helicopter Company offers salary increases twice a year. We offer comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC. Our Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. RHC offers a competitive 401k Plan.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about quality assurance in manufacturing, and your career goals include working with a dynamic team with exciting products such as helicopters, why not apply; give yourself a chance to speak with our team. Robinson Helicopter Company is known in the industry for its exceptional efficiency in the production and assembly of helicopters.

We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.