Completions Tech Spec II - Mechanical Design

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role guides the 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. The position involves selecting appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. The engineer is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. They anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. The approach to problem-solving balances technical product, cost, and schedule. Work is performed without appreciable direction and is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. The engineer exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Additionally, they maintain current knowledge of developments in their field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields to recommend innovations that improve the quality and effectiveness of the company's product.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines.
Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

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)
Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities for new, custom, and in-service aircraft.
Design and build models and prints demonstrating a complete understanding of construction methodologies for component parts and assemblies to an end item level.
Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the product development process from concept to production and through sustaining.
Design installations for interior commodities, including necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements.
Perform Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis.
Create drawings/models using CATIA V5 or AutoCAD interconnected with SmarTeam.
Liaise with Operations, Suppliers, Procurement, Quality, and other departments on engineering issues related to design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing.
Perform assembly/installation, similarity, mounting, and functionality analysis for each configuration developed.
Employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods to meet manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.
Make technical decisions and provide recommendations.
Independently determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.