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Mechanical Engineer - Composites

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About the job

We are a fast-growing company with a single goal: to bring personal aviation to the general public. Innovating at the leading edge of electric aviation technology, we have developed MAV Drone, the world’s first ultralight all-electric quad-copter VTOL personal aircraft. Join us in ushering in a new age of aviation.

Role Responsibilities
Design and fabricate composite molds with an eye to manufacturability, production rates, cost
Design and fabricate composite parts that can be made in quantity and within tolerances
Work with suppliers to make molds which cannot be made in-house
Optimize process flow for composite part manufacturing and assembly and improve tooling
Aide with mechanical design and manufacturing design, flight testing tasks as required

Personal Attributes
Looking for an exciting career with large positive impact
Strong work ethic and focus on timely project completion
Good problem solving and debugging skills
Finds self-actualization in good engineering design, implementation and pushing the envelope

MAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MAV does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or similar

  • Understanding of composites part design, material properties, fabrication, testing and implementation

  • Proficient with solid-modeling, surface design CAD software

  • Demonstrated hands-on design and fabrication experience through student teams, co-op, and/or personal projects

  • Demonstrated interest in composites manufacturing and part design


Optional Qualifications

  • Experience CATIA v5 CAD suite, solid modelling and surface modelling

  • Understanding of how information technology fits into modern engineering design and manufacturing through PLM, MES, quality records etc.

  • Demonstrated interest in making processes more efficient

  • Demonstrated Interest in robotics, automation, aviation or aerospace

Benefits

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k

  • Over-time

  • Maternaty Leave

  • Paid Sick Time Off

  • Bonuses based on KPIs

About us

We are a fast-growing company bringing personal aviation to the general public. Innovating at the leading edge of electric aviation technology, we have developed MAV Drone, the world’s first ultralight all-electric quad-copter VTOL personal aircraft. Join us in pioneering in a new age of aviation.

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1900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, USA

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