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Airframe Design Engineer – IPTPosition Summary:
- 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.
Essential Functions:
- 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
- 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 problem
- 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 review
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
- 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