Mechanical / Structural Design Engineer II - Appleton, WI

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Appleton, WI

About The Position

Mechanical / Structural Design Engineer II - Appleton, WI in GAC Appleton Unique Skills: Let your career take flight by joining our engineering team Gulfstream has exciting opportunities for engineers like you who want to design and develop the most advanced aircraft in business aviation. Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. Let your career take flight Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. Gulfstream Aerospace Careers Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1 retirement savings plan Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans. Completions Engineering at Gulfstream (vimeo.com) This is a Design Engineer position in Structural/Mechanical Engineering for Completions Engineering. Responsibilities primarily involve engineering design, modeling, and drafting of new and derivative versions of interior furnishings and wire harnesses as part of outfitting new aircraft. Examples include custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations. The design engineer will design installations for commodities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation. Engineering design work includes the creation of drawings/models using either AutoCAD or CATIA V5. Experience with AutoCAD and Catia V5 preferred. Design engineer will employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods. Engineer will be required to liaison with the shop on engineering issues. Design assignments are executed under the direction of a Lead engineer or Group Head to meet the manufacturing schedule. Additional responsibilities are out lined in the job description and as assigned by the Lead or Structural/Mechanical Engineering Group Head. Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related Engineering experience. Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD in field applicable to the job position. Position Purpose:Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.Job DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline . Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones . Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity . Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments . Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy . Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures .Additional Functions: Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements . Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise .Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline. Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures. Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources. Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats. Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues. Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity. With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
18 months related Engineering experience.
Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Master's and 4 years for PhD in field applicable to the job position.
Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and Catia V5 preferred.

Responsibilities

Engineering design, modeling, and drafting of new and derivative versions of interior furnishings and wire harnesses as part of outfitting new aircraft.
Design installations for commodities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation.
Creation of drawings/models using either AutoCAD or CATIA V5.
Employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods.
Liaison with the shop on engineering issues.
Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline
Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones
Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity
Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments
Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy
Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures
Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements
Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise
Perform other duties as assigned.