Test Engineer

Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Ingenium Aerospace is a small, flexible, and fast-paced aerospace and defense subcontractor whose mission is to provide quality actuation, rotating components, and related products and services to the aerospace and defense markets. We provide mechanical and electromechanical solutions to the complex challenges from our customers. We are noted for engineering, prototyping, and production of flight controls, utility actuation, and other types of rotating component equipment for the latest generation of vehicles.

Culturally, we operate more like an entrepreneurial early-stage firm than a traditional, often larger, company. We have a diverse group of engineers and support personnel in age, experience, gender, and thought. We welcome those with an interest and drive to be part of an exciting industry where you will be involved in a multitude of products and applications. We value our associates and encourage a collaborative and empowering environment that fosters respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, while providing a fun and friendly workplace as we continue to grow. 

OUR LOCATION

Ingenium Aerospace is located in Rockford, Illinois, an hour west of Chicago. The Rockford region provides a great quality of life and is an attractive regional center for people to live, work, and play. With a population of over 150,000, Rockford is large enough to provide all the services, shopping, and dining options for daily life. It is a great place for singles, young couples, and those later in life as it provides many local recreational and cultural experiences, while also only a short drive from the amenities and options of Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. The Rockford region is also one of the most affordable housing markets in the U.S. per The Wall Street Journal, with a growing healthcare, aerospace, and logistics industries. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Test Engineer is a challenging and critical position. This position is highly energetic requiring significant multi-tasking and exceptional communication skills across many aspects of the business. The Test Engineer will be responsible for the functions and experiences listed below.

· Support program specific test equipment and test procedure development.

· Develop and improve test processes; align products with proper test methods, test equipment, and potential suppliers. 

· Be well versed in customer requirements such as technical, schedule, cost, and required documentation. 

· Be an internal advisor to product design engineers and participate in the product development reviews with engineers, program teams, and our customers.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design and specify test equipment to test linear/rotary actuators and electric motors to meet customer requirements.

· Specify and implement product specific test procedures for development, certification, and acceptance testing.

· Develop and improve test methods with the help of the Product Design Engineers, Quality, and A&T technicians.

· Understand and comply all government regulations, best practice industry standards, and specific customer flow downs. 

· Have a high level of communication and cooperation with Program Management, Design and Manufacturing Engineers, A&T, Quality, and Operations in the company.

· Have a role in facilities growth, modifications, and expansion. 

· Have a collaborative team-based approach.

· Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· B.S. in Engineering field or significant related experience in the duties specified of 10+ years.

· Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills.

· Ability to communicate information and ideas both written and orally so others will understand.

· Ability to present technical information to individuals and to small cross functional groups.

· U.S. Citizen, no dual citizenship allowed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.

· Knowledge of certification/qualification testing per DO-160/MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-704.

· Experience with environmental and vibration testing.

· Experience with EMI testing.

· Experience specifying sensors for test equipment (force, pressure, distance, rotation, etc.).

· Knowledge of data acquisition hardware and software.

· Experience with Labview or PLC programming.

· Ability to deal with complex hardware, hardware specifications, manufacturing methods & procedures, manufacturing quality, product development, supplier development/evaluation.

· Understanding of the requirements of AS9100.

· Knowledge of aerospace traceable configuration management techniques and hardware control requirements.

· The knowledge and ability to utilize basic inspection equipment.

· History with small to mid-sized companies with a high mix low volume market.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND VISUAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

• The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plant may require use of personal protective equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk, hear, and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• An associate must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

SALARY & BENEFITS

I ngenium Aerospace offers a competitive salary. Benefits offered include:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401K Participation and generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays

Working remotely is not an option for this position