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Mechanical CAD Designer

Thales Alenia Space logoThales Alenia SpaceRoma, ItalyFull-timePosted 1w ago

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A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>We are looking for a Mechanical CAD Designer<br /><br /><br />CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US<br /><br />PROFILE:<br />You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant field in University<br />You have significant experience in hardware development and more specifically in mechanical engineering<br />You want to focus in the mechanical field, implement it in a solution, and capture associated trends and concerns<br />You are a true team-player and love to work within a multidisciplinary environment<br />You are clear about the organisation goals and the strategies you are working for, demonstrating an actual customer-oriented mindset<br />You are very rigorous and analytical, logically examining the steps taken and the outcome to make corrections and produce better results</p><p><br />COMPETENCIES:<br />You have a strong technical background in mathematics, science, and computer science, with a great knowledge of mechanical laws, norms and standards<br />You master Mechanical technology and are proficient with several related tools, methods and processes:<br />Mechanical design:<br />DS Catia, DS Solidworks, DS Smarteam, PTC Creo, PTC PDMLink, Siemens NX, Autodesk Autocad<br />CAD Model, Drawings, Bill of Materials, Data Management<br />Mechanical simulation:<br />Ansys Mechanical, DS Abaqus, DS Dymola, MSC Nastran<br /><br />Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations), Mechanical tests correlation, Design optimization, Strength analysis<br /><br />Mechanical tests:<br />Shocks and vibration tests, Qualification procedure<br /><br />You have great problem-solving and decision-making skills, which makes you able to approach complex issues with curiosity and determination<br />You have the ability to multitask so you can handle several projects simultaneously and still meet the deadlines<br /><br />LIFE AS A THALES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ROLE<br />As a Mechanical Engineering Role within Thales, you will:<br /><br />Perform a subset of all the hardware engineering activities applicable to Mechanical Engineering<br />Analyse the mechanical needs whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes)<br />Describe the mechanical functions, requirements and development plan<br />Elaborate the data package to be transferred to production<br />Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture mechanical design solutions<br />Monitor, plan and organise mechanical activities to measure and report on the technical progress<br />Propose and justify technical, technological and methodological choices in accordance with the approved mechanical architecture and design<br />Monitor compliance of designs against target costs and lead time<br /><br />YOUR CAREER AT THALES<br /><br />Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:<br /><br />Room and attention to personal development<br />Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution<br />Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path<br />Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group</p><p></p><p>Type of contract: Permanent</p><p>Experience: 6 – 11 Years</p><p>CCNL Met/Ind – B3 Category</p><p>€ 41.424,25 - € 51.823,67 </p><p>VC Target Rate up to 8% </p><p>CIPI up to 1.822€ </p><p>Performance Bonus (PDR): up to 4.550€</p><p></p><p></p>At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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