Associate Engineer

HEICO Corporation • Snohomish, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level engineering position designed for those needing to gain experience to transition to Engineer I. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Engineering and Engineering Supervisor, create component repair documentation, suitable for FAA and/or airline approval. Create manufacturing data needed to fabricate components. Support the repair station technicians by providing technical assistance, test and assembly fixture creation and detailed procedures.

Requirements

• Completed or near college graduation with degree or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Must be comfortable working alone or in a team environment.
• Must understand the importance of quality of work and maintain a high level of excellence and integrity when completing projects.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn and understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness in accordance with FAA and various foreign authorities.
• Experience in quality control and new product development within the aviation industry.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, soldering and safety equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred); or equivalent as determined by the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage independent projects, analyze technical data, and draft designs.
• Working closely with experienced staff, create, revise, and review designs using Solidworks 3D CAD Software platform.
• Working closely with experienced staff, create PMA (Parts Manufacturing Authority) and Repair Process Supporting Documentation Packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
• Research, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
• Assist in supplier selection to manufacture fabricated or PMA parts and obtain quotes.
• Support the goals of the repair station and the company's core values.
• Support an engineering team environment by sharing knowledge, participating in collaboration, communicating clearly and showing respect to other team members.
• Support scheduled project deadlines and keep tasks organized.
• Maintain a neat and organized work area
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree