Process engineer Jobs in Tulsa, OK

TAT Technologies (“TAT”) is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. Established in 1969, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.

TAT Technologies' Tulsa site serves as the company's Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing, MRO, and OEM solutions. Supporting commercial, regional, and military aircraft worldwide, the site delivers advanced thermal management solutions that enhance aircraft performance, improve reliability, and ensure operational and mission readiness.

We are seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, and support aerospace products from concept through production. This role partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions while driving continuous improvement across products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design support through all phases including – reviewing design requirements, feasibility analysis, preliminary design, simulations, detailed design, prototyping, testing, production planning to design support and documentation.
• Provide engineering technical support to OEM, Military, Commercial and Repair Station divisions on a day to do basis for design related issues.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, maintainability and cost.
• Interact with internal and external customers, vendors, and suppliers for identifying solutions or developing new products or processes. Participate in internal and external product design reviews with engineering or other technical teams.
• Capability to work on mechanical designs with high level of complexity and component assemblies or sub-assemblies using CAD models.
• Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, with technical research ensuring engineering excellence.
• Process technically sound change management process with ECR’s (Engineering Change Request) and ECN’s (Engineering Change Notice) within Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Review and approval of product definition data. Maintain CAD models in legacy CAD systems export to preferred CAD systems.
• Use of fundamental understanding of dimensional measurement systems and tolerance techniques (GD&T), fluid and flow mechanics, pressure systems and basic instrumentation.
• Apply information from technical manuals, engineering drawings and documents in the calibration environment to solve challenges.
• Create test work instructions and test procedures from design and/or Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) specifications.
• Write procedures and test specification for Acceptance Testing and/or system level testing.
• Interpreting Specifications (FAA and Industry Standards). Preparing reports and Submitting FAA data for approval.
• Evaluate Testing for compliance with specifications and equivalency of Materials and Processes.
• Perform flow calculations, air density conversions, stress/strain calculations for design validations or modifications.
• Experience in ERP systems to modify and create work instructions and BOM updates.
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time and be able to manage priorities with good Project Management skillset.
• Support manufacturing with non-conformances and troubleshooting assembly/testing issue with Failure/Root Cause Analysis.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience working in manufacturing in a design related role.
• In depth knowledge of Solidworks (Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings, Drafting Standards, and Sheet Formats) or other CAD programs.
• Reading and Interpreting Specifications (FAA and Industry Standards) as applicable to Engineering designs.

Preferred:

• Be able to prepare mechanical design packages (layout, analysis, specifications, requisitions, etc.) for customer projects.
• Understand Metallurgical Properties of Metals (preferred: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Inconel, Copper).
• Properties of Air and Fluid Flow (Proof Pressure, Leak Testing, Flow Pressure Drop, etc.).
• Experience in Tooling Design.
• Experience in manufacturing processes like Welding / Vacuum Brazing / Torch Brazing of Metals / Chemical Cleaning of Metals / Heat Treatment of Metals / Machining / Casting / Forgings / Forming etc.
• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (primarily Dye Penetrant Inspection)
• Prior experience with an AS9100/9110 environment is a plus.
• PDM/PLM Experience.
• Six Sigma Certification.

Benefits

TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) – TAT Technologies is committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy, and productive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran.