Advanced Lead Design Engineer

STENA

8d•$92,000 - $138,100

About The Position

At ST Engineering MRAS, we design and build Nacelles for commercial aircraft applications. Our products help make it possible for millions of people to fly quickly and safely all around the world. In this role, you will lead design efforts within your assigned program. At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical and structural design or equivalent education/experience.
Proficiency in CAD modelling (E.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or equivalent)
Familiarity with mechanical testing
Familiarization with composite part design
Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Background in R&D environments and conceptual design engineering
Experience with PLM system, Enovia preferred
Experience with composite design software, Fibersim and/or CPD preferred
Experience with the design of nacelle and engine build-up (EBU) components
Experience with design and routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

Design and document Nacelle and components and assemblies, including thrust reversers, inlets, fan cowls, and EBU systems.
Coordinate with other functions to meet business standards, practices, and procedures as well as product/program requirements.
Execute product processes related to design, analysis, test, materials, manufacture, quality and/or productivity.
Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations on events occurring in fleet of fielded hardware.
Initiate and execute engineering changes to support cost out, weight out, and producibility projects.
Effectively communicate with the engineering program manager to:
Prepare for technical and program reviews within the organization.
Develop and Execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements.
Develop action plans in response to problems.
Participate in technical reviews and adhere to design practices and standards.
Create engineering change packages, including part definition and change substantiation.
Provide technical inputs to cost out projects and associated reviews.