Validation Engineer
Company Overview
NobleTek supports Aerospace companies with engineering services focused on NC Programming, Composite Manufacturing, 3D Design and CMM Programming. NobleTek offers its customers the ability to leverage a highly talented professional group of full-time engineers, NC programmers and designers with experience in a broad variety of industries.
Position Title: Validation Engineer
Location(s): Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
QTY: Multiple Openings Available
Experience: Various Levels of Experience is Needed
Employee Benefits
- 10 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks PTO to start , 4 Floating Days off, 5 sick days, Profit Sharing, 401(k) Plan, $1,000 Referral Bonus, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, FSA and Disability Insurance
- Become part of a growing organization with minimal turnover and family first environment. Professional growth and team leadership training opportunities. Training provided on world class CAD/CAM software and industry leading technology.
Core Responsibilities
Validate aerospace 3D CAD models, assemblies and 2D drawings designed in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE. Provide exceptional guidance, support and communication to engineering student design team.
Activities and duties
The following activities and duties are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
- Validate 3D models and assemblies according to project specific inputs and requirements.
- Accurately interpret provided 3D models, drawings, specifications and requirements.
- Provide exceptional guidance, support and communication to engineering student design team to ensure 3D models and assemblies are accurate and free of errors.
- Assist with improving engineering student design team’s ability to create accurate 3D models and assemblies.
- Communicate with customers and team members regarding project scope, change requests and milestone completions
- Track project progress against bid hours using sources available to ensure project initiatives are met
- Make decisions concerning personal time management and task prioritization to deliver quality service, on time and under budget
Required Experience
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of engineering utilizing CATIA is required
- Mechanical Design/Drafting experience is required.
Education / Training
- Minimum of Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Computer Science or equivalent
- CAD software certification, a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Ability to mentor or teach engineering student design team
- CATIA V5, V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE is preferred
- GD&T experience is a plus
- Experience with Aerospace structures and component design is a plus
- Ability to check manufacturing drawings to determine proper fit and function, correctness and completeness of information
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of general Manufacturing processes is a plus
- Must have strong mechanical aptitude, good reasoning and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of Data Management and Configuration Management principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Self-starter with the ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed 100% onsite at customer location.
- Work is performed in a standard office environment and involves the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to communicate on telephone and handle all calls in a professional and personable manner.
- Vision must be good enough to read keyboards, computer screen, reference books, reports and other written documents
- Ability to drive own or rental vehicle
ITAR Requirements
Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 CFR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.
Please visit our website at www.nobletek.com for more information!
NobleTek is an Equal Employment Opportunity