Senior Flammability Engineer

Job Description:

Northwest Aerospace Technologies, a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. We are seeking a Senior Flammability Engineer to join our Certification team.

The Senior Flammability Engineer will lead a project and guide the creation of flammability substantiation reports in a way that will ensure first time quality. Further, he/she should have a good relationship with all customers, and a clear understanding of their expectations in terms of technical documentation in order to gain acceptance of a reports first or second submittal.

-tReviews all relevant technical specifications for the project including delivery matrices, customer finish specifications and general arrangement engineering drawings.
-tParticipates in design reviews via supporting the design team in all in-house and customer design reviews by being familiar with the proposed engineering design (interiors, systems, electrical, etc.) and finishes with the ability to identify and address potential problematic material combinations and proposing method of showing compliance during the review.
-tPrepares flammability substantiation documents, such as flammability test plans and flammability test reports to show compliance to applicable regulatory requirements and further is responsible to prepare all documents related to the flammability substantiation of an assigned unit.
-tConducts Peer reviews of test plans and reports for quality and accuracy.
-tCoordinates new program resources with design engineers, program managers and production managers.
-tResponsible for reviewing engineering drawings that are particular to his/her project. The flammability engineers signature on a drawing indicates that the new design or design change is approved; that is, the subject part, its end item, and the aircraft on which the end item is installed are all acceptable for flammability and initiate a test plan to substantiate the change if necessary.
-tResponsible for a general understanding of the testing protocol used to in the flammability lab for certification of the products referenced within assigned test plan and/or report.
-tCustomarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
-tSupports proposal activity by providing estimates for the flammability group involvement in each active proposal.
-tDefine resources needed to support each program and oversee program budget for the flammability group to assure they are tracking to be on or under budget. Keep manloading up to date to reflect each persons involvement on each program
-tBe responsible for tracking deliverables for each program and assure deliverables are being met on time to support kit shipment and certification efforts.
-tEnsure the flammability database is maintained and up to date with the latest flammability information.
-tProvide oversight of the flammability test coupons to ensure they are tracking to the program schedules.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Knowledge/Experience:

•BS or higher in Mechanical, Chemical or Materials Engineering or equivalent training, preferred.
•5-8 years in aerospace flammability.
•Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Skills/Abilities:

•Proven ability to lead others, provide guided direction and feedback
•Project Management
•Troubleshooting/problem solving
•Ability to work independently or within a team
•Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
•Understanding of customer's expectations
•Ability to prioritize, multi-task effectively, and work under pressure
•Superior attention to detail
•Only Senior Flammability Engineers will be considered for FAA DER's, ODA UM's and EASA CVE's as needed.

Working Conditions:

•Does require fluent communication in English.
•Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
•Meets and exceeds program schedules

Physical Requirements:

•Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Job Ident #: 151958

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Everett, Washington, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com