Summary: Seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop engineering design data in compliance with FAA, customer, and industry standards for aircraft seating solutions.
Job Requirements:
BS Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework.
Two (2) years industry experience in engineering, preferably with passenger aircraft seating design.
Two (2) years of experience using Solidworks or comparable CAD program.
Knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements.
Familiarity with standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and their application in design.
Understanding of engineering principles for stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D-computer modeling, and analytical substantiation techniques.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and the use of personal computer systems.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English language.
Preferred Skills:
Five (5) years industry experience in relevant engineering field.Job Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for various seating programs.
Conduct feasibility studies for ZACS proposals and work from limited specification information.
Generate design data for manufacturing, assembly and installation of aircraft seating assemblies/components.
Perform fastener selections, tolerance studies along with weight and cost assessments.
Develop preliminary engineering analysis to substantiate aircraft modifications.
Mentor less experienced Design Engineers and review their design data output.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
Work alongside Substantiation Engineering group and ODA representatives ensuring designs meet FAA criteria.
Attend/support design review meetings with staff members.
Offer technical support during manufacturing/assembly phases as well as during seat installation by airframe/customer.
Gain expertise in aircraft seat design concepts plus industry design/test standards.
Support other Engineering groups based on workload demands.
Adhere to internal policies/procedures while providing suggestions for improvement.
Represent the company professionally when dealing with customers, manufacturers, vendors or outside agencies.