Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
Integrated within the Engineering department, you will perform, manage, follow, supervise mechanical activities on projects. Supported by the Mechanical Leader, you will design Jet Aviation’s design principles and will ensure their successful integration.
Main Responsibilities
- Mechanical design/structures according to established Design principles under the supervision of the Mechanical Lead during the Design cycle.
- Make 3D engineering models and 2D drawings for mechanical parts, as well as make designs and assembly and installation drawings according to the rules and processes of mechanical engineering design (materials and processes guidelines, sheet metal rules, mechanized rules, construction rules). selection and installation of standards and fasteners, bonding and grounding, etc.).
- Definition of mechanical interfaces with the supplier/customer.
- Support to the manufacturing and installation process (Review, Deviation Sheets, Concession).
- Ensure a design-to-weight and design-to-cost approach in accordance with project requirements.
- Identify risk elements and participate in their evaluation and propose efficient and innovative solutions.
- Manage/participate in the mechanical design of different projects.
- Collaborate with different specialists to ensure the degree of compliance with regulations (Production Engineering, Stress, CVE, flammability, suppliers, etc.).
- Provide support to the testing process and the preparation of the corresponding report.
- Support to Quotations of the different projects and make quotations for small projects if necessary.
- Carry out technical inspections of the aircraft (photographs, dimensions, 3D scanning...).
- Record of lessons learned to ensure the efficiency of future projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree/Master in Aeronautical or Industrial Engineering.
- 5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering Design/Aeronautical Structures.
- Able to carry out differentiating concepts (mechanism, kinematics)
- Proficient with CAE and CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX, TeamCenter, AutoCAD, etc.).
- High English and Spanish level is mandatory.
- Used to work in international environments and projects.
- Good and positive communication, motivated team player.
- Used to work in a highly demanding environment.
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.
