Mechanical Engineer (New Grad)

Thales

Apr 8

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Irvine
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You need a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 0-2 years exp., aerospace/computer industry understanding, & knowledge of RTCA DO-160 standards for our Mechanical Engineer position.
You will optimize mechanical design, create CAD data, review drawings, release BOMs, manage configuration updates, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams at Thales.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline from four-year college or university.
0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding and experience with aerospace and/or computer industries.
Understanding of RTCA DO-160, industry standards.

Responsibilities

Mechanical detail design: Optimize mechanical part and assembly design in concert with development and manufacturing partners. Review findings from development and qualification testing and work with internal and external engineering teams to analyze and execute solutions.
Mechanical CAD design: Generate 3D CAD design data to meet LRU requirements. Integrate 3D CAD design data (CREO 4.0) into the Thales archives (WindChill) and document control system (TeamCenter).
Check completed layouts and drawings to clarify completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, manufacturability, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
Release and update Bills of Material and technical drawings furnished by supplier to meet Quality Assurance conformity standards and to maintain production configuration control.
Conduct comprehensive design reviews with engineering team and manufacturing partners to confirm completion of engineering, cost and manufacturability requirements. Plan and execute mechanical design project tasks according to project / program schedules.
Support Customer Service configuration releases and Sustaining Engineering investigations. Manage drawing and BOM updates in collaboration with Thales Operations staff and manufacturing partners.

FAQs

What will be the main responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer – New Graduate at Thales?

The main responsibilities will include supporting the mechanical design, development, and release of technical documentation for line replaceable units (LRU) and components, participating in design reviews and qualification testing, supporting LRU development through manufacturing builds and mass production, working with internal and external teams for product design, and utilizing CAD and CAE tools for product design and analysis.

Will I be working with external partners for CAD data management and revision control in this role?

Yes, you will be working with external partners for CAD data management and revision control as part of your responsibilities as a Mechanical Engineer – New Graduate at Thales.

Thales

Build a future we can all trust.

Consulting

Industry

10,001+

Employees

2000

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.