Completions Mechanical Engineer Contractor 4
About The Position
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. This role primarily involves the design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft. The engineer will design installations for various interior components, including necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements, and perform Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis. Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements is expected. The role requires creating drawings/models using CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam, and liaising with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other departments on engineering issues related to design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing. Assignments will include assembly/installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analysis for each configuration developed, ensuring adherence to manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
- 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors
- Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job
- Required Design responsibilities primarily involve the design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft
- Custom Cabinetry (galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, storage compartments)
- Interior peripheries (cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units (PSUs), dado panels, and side ledges)
- Miscellaneous (water/waste systems, oxygen systems, seating)
- Must understand and demonstrate knowledge of the product development process from concept to production and through sustaining
- Must have the competency with Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis
- Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements
- Engineering design work includes the creation of drawings/models using either CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
- The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline
Responsibilities
- Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
- Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field
- Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
- Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule
- Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results
- Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
- Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Design and build models and prints demonstrating a complete understanding of construction methodologies required for component parts and assemblies to an end item level
- Design installations for interior furnishings and amenities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior install
- Create drawings/models using CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam
- Liaise with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other departments engineering issues relating to design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing
- Perform assembly/installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analysis with each configuration developed, along with any other requirements necessary to product development
- Employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet the manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements
- Makes technical decisions and provides recommendations
- Acts independently to determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
