PPS customer is a growing Aerospace Company. 
 

The Product Design Engineer will have a key role in product development of actuation products. They will have responsibility for delivering strategic design and development goals in electro-mechanical actuation to grow current and capture future business opportunities. This position reports to the Vice President of Engineering with a dotted line responsibility to the Chief Engineer, Actuation. The Product Design Engineer will reside in the facility located in Saginaw, Michigan.

Job Core Responsibilities

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned.

• Design, development, analysis, testing and implementation of breakthrough electro-mechanical actuation technologies

• Work within a design team to understand the needs and development of integrated electro-mechanical actuation assemblies based on linear and rotary motion technology that differentiate our products from the competition

• Interpret customer requirements and provide conceptual and detailed design of electromechanical actuators and sub-components. 

• Provide selection of motors, feedback devices, stress, thermal and performance analysis, test plans and guidance to team members.

• Advance our use of analytical tools and testing methods

• Design, conduct, and analyze laboratory testing of new products

• Travel as necessary

• Work with design and process teams to identify, investigate and implement state of the art materials, design improvements and manufacturing processes

• Independently manage cross-functional project teams for new technology or product developments

• 5 years minimum relevant experience in the design of electromechanical devices or related motion-control machinery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering,

• Experience with solid modeling (CAD exp required – NX preferred but not necessary)

• Experience in design and development of electro-mechanical devices-Actuators preferably

• Design analysis tools and testing background a plus

• Background in motors, drives, and controls or other similar motion control areas helpful

• Excellent communication skills

• Self-motivated team player

• Hands on approach, willing to “roll up the sleeves”

• Due to ITAR requirements, must be a U.S. Person

• Direct Hire Position starting immediately
• Full Benefits package accompanies this position
• Background Check required

 Please apply with a cover letter and resume detailing your ability and your technical experience.

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.