Interior Design & Structural Integration Engineer II

Piper Aircraft • Vero Beach, FL

309d

About The Position

The Engineer II is primarily responsible for modeling and drafting new or modified designs that meet FAA certification and company requirements, in addition to providing limited technical guidance and peer review of design data.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering position. General aviation related experience in design required, preferably in aerospace or aircraft manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, manufacturing, inspection and service, materials and material strengths, manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX, and familiarity with FAR 23 and certification are required to perform the duties of this position.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and creative guidance regarding the creation of new and modified designs that are complementary of the overall interior style, minimize weight and cost, and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in developing original concepts for new interiors as well as re-designed existing interiors.
• Design interior details, assemblies, and installations including cabin side panels, tables, overheads, carpeting and padding, cabin insulation, consoles, instrument panels, glare shields, stowage compartments, placards, bezels, seats, etc.
• Produce conceptual layout, installation, assembly, and detail drawings using NX and Teamcenter.
• Review and check models, drawings, reports, coordination memos of fellow Interior Design Engineers to verify they are accurate, producible, and consistent with project requirements.
• Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three-dimensional models and drawings utilizing Siemens NX.
• Interact with outside suppliers for the purpose of hardware, fastener, and material selection while maximizing the usage of existing off-the-shelf components wherever practical.
• Coordinate design work with Structural Design, Structural Analysis, Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Management, and other teams.
• Support Production and Customer Support in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational challenges.
• Some project management required including project scope creation and recommendations, progress tracking, and completion estimations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree