Lead Design Engineer

ST Engineering North America•Baltimore, MD

1d•$92,000 - $138,100

About The Position

At ST Engineering MRAS, the Lead Design Engineer leads design efforts within an assigned program involving nacelles for commercial aircraft. The role designs and documents nacelles and their components and assemblies, including thrust reversers, inlets, fan cowls, and EBU systems. It coordinates across functions to meet business practices and product and program requirements, and executes product processes related to design, analysis, testing, materials, manufacturing, quality, and productivity. The engineer investigates root causes and corrective actions for events involving fielded hardware, and initiates and executes engineering changes for cost reduction, weight reduction, and producibility. In coordination with the engineering program manager, the role prepares for technical and program reviews, develops and executes plans to meet requirements, and develops action plans to address problems. The engineer also participates in technical reviews, follows design practices and standards, creates engineering change packages with part definitions and change substantiation, and provides technical input to cost-reduction projects and reviews. This position involves access to export-controlled technology. Candidates must be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export-control exception or authorization, and hired candidates must provide valid proof of status. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and drug screening results.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
At least 3 years of experience in an engineering position related to mechanical systems and/or design engineering.
Must be a U.S. Person or qualify under a legally recognized export-control exception or authorization; valid proof of status is required if hired.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem-identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Nice To Haves

High skill in CATIA V5 and CATIA V4.
Experience with a PLM system; Enovia preferred.
Experience with composite design software such as Fibersim and/or CPD.
Experience with design of Aircraft Electrical Wiring and Interconnecting Systems (EWIS).
Experience with design and routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

Design and document nacelles and components and assemblies, including thrust reversers, inlets, fan cowls, and EBU systems.
Coordinate with other functions to meet business standards, practices, procedures, and product and program requirements.
Execute product processes related to design, analysis, testing, materials, manufacturing, quality, and productivity.
Perform root-cause and corrective-action investigations on events involving fielded hardware.
Initiate and execute engineering changes supporting cost-out, weight-out, and producibility projects.
Communicate with the engineering program manager to prepare for technical and program reviews, develop and execute plans to meet requirements, and develop action plans in response to problems.
Participate in technical reviews and adhere to design practices and standards.
Create engineering change packages, including part definition and change substantiation.
Provide technical input to cost-out projects and associated reviews.