Liaison Engineer 2

Cirrus Aircraft•Duluth, MN

6d•$79,066 - $118,600•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates activities to evaluate and resolve engineering related production problems encountered in assigned area of aircraft manufacturing facility. Generates substantiation for and authors disposition of non-conforming material. Investigates root cause, develops corrective action plan for design change, and may execute design changes. This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as the candidate will be partnering closely with production personnel. Position is the engineering representative for the factory floor transforming design into reality. This position involves daily exposure to factory environment which includes stairs, trip hazards, high noise areas, chemical hazards (breathing and handling), and entering airplanes during their many stages of build.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) required
2-4 years of relevant engineering experience
Proficiency in PLM and CAD software, Parametric Technologies products prefered
Strong understanding of top-down modeling principles and practices
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Ability to work effectively with others in a cross functional organization
Effective interpersonal skills
Experience in system validation & verification, including assembling validation, writing system test procedure, conducting integration testing, troubleshooting problem reports.
Limited MRB authority.
Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes.
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Chief Engineers and management peer groups.
Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Able to work with program managers and project leaders to develop and hold accountability to schedules.
Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project)

Responsibilities

Reviews production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities in assigned area.
Confers with quality control, material, manufacturing, and other department personnel to provide technical support.
Interprets engineering drawings and facilitates correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations.
Investigates reports of defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems to determine nature and scope of problem.
Examines, measures, inspects, or tests defective part for conformance to engineering design drawings or blueprint specifications. Consults with project engineers to obtain specialized information.
Evaluates findings to formulate corrective action plan and coordinates implementation of plan.
Maintains records or oversees recording of information by others to ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering related production problems and resolutions are documented.
Serves as member of material review board to determine disposition of defective or damaged parts.
Ensures that all assigned work areas are kept clean, orderly, and presentable at all times.
Applies the 6S principle.
Complies with all paperwork that governs job duties. May be assigned to different work areas as production needs require.
Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
Applies knowledge of design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues.
Applies engineering principles to research technical, operational and quality issues in support of executing final engineering solutions.
Identifies documents, analyzes reported problems and communicates deviations that could impact design intent and safety; recommends and manages resolution.
Develops and implements product/process improvements.
Supports the product team and participates in design reviews.
Represents the engineering community from initial build through the production environment.
Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Cirrus standards.
Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations