Airport Engineer jobs in Sumter, SC

SixAxis designs and manufactures advanced products that increase safety and boost productivity around the globe. We innovate new products and processes for our customers that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our company continues to grow so we’re looking for a talented individual to join our Engineering Team as a Mechanical Engineer at our Sumter, SC office.

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•          This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for designing and improving products such as gangways, structural platforms, stairs/ladders, and fall protection equipment. Works closely with entire Engineering team, Sales personnel, and company leadership to drive innovation and solve customer problems. Sponsorship not available for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops mechanical and structural solutions for customers in concert with Sales and company leadership

Performs load calculations as needed for platform structures and related accessories (stairs, ladders, racks, etc.)

Manages multiple assignments, developing solutions that range from simple to extremely complex

Leverages existing deployed designs for new applications

Reviews, approves, and implements mechanical engineering standards, policies, and procedures

Provides technical engineering input for estimating and bid proposal requirements

Interprets external codes, regulations, specifications, and the like to determine impact on designs

Develops computer simulations to predict how structures will react under different conditions

May manage and direct outside consultants to develop engineering documents

Coordinates securing PE stamps for respective states as needed

Participates in the management of larger mechanical / structural engineering projects as assigned

Audits existing mechanical systems/solutions and recommends solutions to improve

Meets internal and external deadlines and project target dates. Communicates variances to schedules

May lead product development/improvement projects as needed

Performs full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture, and implementation)

Designs systems and components that meet customer/industry requirements

Tests and evaluates theoretical designs

Evaluates final product’s overall performance, reliability, and safety

Estimates project budget and scope and prepares product reports/documentation

Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve performance of Engineering Team and company results.

Other duties as business needs require.

Qualifications:

BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, EIT or PE a plus

3 years’ experience in mechanical construction or fabrication industry experience preferred

Project Management experience a plus

Solid Works modeling experience or other parametric Engineering software

Experience using RISA or similar structural Engineering software

Problem-solving aptitude, analytical skills, and highly organized

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a Team setting.