Engineer I - Aerospace Coatings International

HEICO Corporation • Oxford, AL

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About The Position

The Engineer I is primarily responsible for developing and documenting technical data to support the repair activities at ACI. This is an entry level position for a new graduate or an engineer new to aviation/MRO.

Requirements

• Ability to understand stress analysis and/or mechanics of materials and apply them to practical applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent computer aided design tool.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, as well as generating technical drawings.
• Knowledge of applicable 14 CFR regulations, specifically parts 23, 25, 43, 65, & 145.
• Must possess clear written and oral technical communication skills to all levels of the organization and other stakeholders.
• Must be able to manage time appropriately to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of common repair processes and specifications including plating, thermal spray, NDT, machining/grinding, shot-peening and welding preferred.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of metallurgy is desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop repair instructions in accordance with engineering procedures and industry specifications.
• Develop substantiating technical data in accordance with engineering procedures and applicable regulations.
• Use various measuring tools and gages to reverse engineer parts.
• Use XRF Gun and hardness tester to determine alloy and hardness of various metals.
• Create drawings and figures for repair instructions.
• Substantiate and document equivalencies for tools, equipment, materials and processes to support repair activities.
• Communicate with customers and other interested parties to determine needs and design repair solutions.
• Communicate with DERs and the FAA as needed to obtain approval for major repairs.

What This Job Offers

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