Mechanical Engineer III - Aviation Division, Engineering

Mechanical Engineer IIIMechanical Engineer III - Aviation Division, Engineering

Facility location: Chester, CT

Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties. Confers with Engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information Researches and analyzes design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications Supports manufacturing of prototype and pre-production products Prepares Various Product reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends Collaborate with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Electrical Engineering and QA to be able to solve problems related to Engineering issues, manufacturing documentation, and/or bills of materials Ensure design compliance with DO-160 (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment) Support and coordinate FAA certification activities for projects under FAR Part 23, 25, 27, and 29.Interface with DERs, FAA representatives, and certification authorities during design reviews and compliance demonstrations. Scope Delivers results in accordance with goals and expectations Satisfies internal and external customer needs Assumes responsibility & takes ownership for results Works well in a Team environment Openly communicates about commitments Shares information readily with team and larger department Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Applies learning to work and process flow Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English. The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen's "Employee Handbook." Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status. This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. About Whelen Engineering The Whelen Engineering Company is an American corporation that designs and manufactures audio and visual warning equipment for automotive, aviation, and mass notification industries worldwide.