Aircraft Interior Furnishings Mechanical Design Engineer 4

AVTECH Global • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is seeking an Aircraft Interior Furnishings Mechanical Design Engineer 4 to support the development and production of company products and services. The role guides major engineering programs or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity. It involves designing and developing new or derivative interior furnishings and amenities for new, custom, and in-service aircraft, from concept through production and sustaining.

The engineer selects methods and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues, makes authoritative technical decisions and recommendations, and independently identifies ways to improve technical performance, cost, and schedule. The role also coordinates with operations, suppliers, procurement, quality, and other engineering departments on design and validation, including prototyping and reliability testing. Work is reviewed from a long-range perspective, and the engineer is expected to maintain current knowledge of relevant aircraft engineering developments and recommend product improvements.

This is a full-time contract position for 12 months, with an opportunity for extension. The shift is first shift, 07:00 to 17:30. The pay rate is $87.40 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical-related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• Ten years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor's degree. Related advanced degrees may count for up to two years for a master's degree and four years for a Ph.D. in applicable fields.
• Experience designing and developing aircraft interior furnishings and amenities, including custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, and storage compartments; interior peripheries such as cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units, dado panels, and side ledges; or items such as water/waste systems, oxygen systems, and seating.
• Ability to design and build models and prints for component parts and assemblies through the end-item level.
• Ability to design interior installations and required airframe modifications to meet load requirements, with competency in weight and center-of-gravity analysis.
• Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements.
• Experience creating drawings and models using CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam.
• Ability to apply design standards and methods to meet manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Ability to make technical decisions and recommendations and work independently to improve technical product, cost, and schedule outcomes.
• Ability to understand the product development process from concept to production and sustaining.
• Ability to liaise with operations, suppliers, procurement, quality, and other engineering departments on design and validation issues, including prototyping and reliability testing.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• Experience with primary and secondary structures.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new or derivative aircraft interior furnishings and amenities for new, custom, and in-service aircraft.
• Create models and prints that demonstrate understanding of construction methods for component parts and assemblies through the end-item level.
• Design installations for interior furnishings and associated airframe modifications to meet load requirements, including weight and center-of-gravity analysis.
• Apply company design standards and accepted design methods to meet manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations, and independently identify methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Support product development from concept through production and sustaining.
• Coordinate with operations, suppliers, procurement, quality, and other departments on engineering issues related to design and validation, prototyping, and reliability testing.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields, and recommend innovations to improve product quality and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Coverage of up to one-half of the employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• Eight paid holidays
• Per diem split, if qualified
• Opportunity to become a direct hire after 90 days
• 401(k) with matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior