Principal Engineer #ESF7061
Job Description
Job Description
Opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies that directly impact global aviation safety and performance!
Employees gain end-to-end exposure across the full product lifecycle, not just a narrow slice of engineering!
The company provides strong financial stability and long-term career growth!
Fosters a culture of innovation where engineers actively contribute to advanced aerospace solutions!
The collaborative environment and focus on safety create a balanced and supportive workplace! Job Type : Full Time Location : Kalamazoo, Michigan Pay : Competitive Pay & Benefits! Job Description What you will be doing:
- Develop new or improved equipment, materials, processes, products, and engineering methods by applying advanced engineering theories and principles.
- Evaluate technical feasibility, cost, resources, timelines, and business impact.
- Provide expert-level technical insight into manufacturing and processing methods, materials, and system performance, supporting long-term engineering and production planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and technical experts to provide recommendations, problem-solving approaches, and analytical methods that support multiple projects and programs.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals to internal stakeholders and external customers to support key business decisions.
- Conduct advanced engineering analyses, testing, and validation activities related to new or modified designs, materials, equipment, or processes.
- Document findings and results in detailed reports.
- Analyze operational, testing, and research data to establish performance standards for new or modified systems.
- Assess feasibility of proposed engineering solutions, especially when data is limited or requires validation.
- Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance engineering capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new tools, processes, and engineering techniques.
- Maintain technical expertise by staying current with industry trends, attending workshops, reviewing research publications, and participating in professional organizations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, aerospace industry regulations, engineering standards, and documentation requirements.
- Lead complex engineering assignments and multiple projects, ensuring progress, quality, and successful delivery.
- Recommend improvements to engineering processes and procedures as needed.
- Serve as a technical consultant to leadership and act as a subject matter expert on key engineering issues.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in cross-functional or integrated product development teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support knowledge sharing across teams to ensure technical expertise and best practices are effectively transferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in complex technical environments.
- Must have experience working with axial piston pumps.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, manufacturing processes, and industry standards (aerospace experience preferred).
- Experience leading technical projects, engineering analyses, and product development activities.
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and engineering best practices.
- Proficiency with engineering tools, data analysis software, and project management systems.
- Ability to interpret complex technical data, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to leadership and customers.
- Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams or junior talent.
- Strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments with incomplete data.
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