Sr. Engineer, IPT - Airframe Design (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering
Sr. Engineer, IPT – Airframe Design
Support the Airframe Design Lead Engineer and the overall product development Integrated Product Team (IPT) in the airframe design engineering discipline. This position will entail primary and secondary structural design aspects for integration into current and proposed new aircraft designs. The person filling this position will be required to produce CAD models, detail drawings, minor and major assembly drawings, and installation drawings, and may also be required to direct the activities of design engineers and cross-functional team members in the creation of new and modified designs that meet FAA certification and company requirements.
Produce conceptual layouts, manual installation, and assembly design and detail drawings using Unigraphics / Siemens NX computer aided design (CAD)
Design new airframe components, assemblies, and installations
Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings utilizing Unigraphics
Lead and direct engineering and design personnel in the creation of new and modified designs
Establish schedule for design/drafting tasks based upon available manpower
Track departmental programs drawings status and coordinate team / individual drawing schedule responsibilities
Interact with outside vendors for the purpose of hardware selection
Coordinate design work with stress analysts, aerodynamics, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members
Review and validate installations and components through simulation, analysis, and test data interpretation
Support production in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems
Provide technical support for Legal, Marketing and Sales, and Customer Service departments
Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project
Support the IPT, as required, in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews
Perform other related duties as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be required to supervise, train and assist other employees, on a project-by-project basis
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the following section are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably Mechanical or Aerospace, with 5+ years of directly-related experience
General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service; including familiarity with all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly
Proficiency with 3D using Unigraphics / Siemens NX
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred:
An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 23 and associated guidance material as it pertains to this technical discipline is preferred
Knowledge of ANSI 14.5 or GD&T practices preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form
