Multidisciplinary Structures & Systems Design Engineer - TS I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Multidisciplinary Structures & Systems Design Engineer - TS I in GAC Savannah Unique Skills: The Production Engineering Design group is responsible for providing an optimum design solution satisfying requirements for maximum inherent safety, performance in terms of weight and durability, and minimum cost of production and ownership. This job is for placement in the Production Engineering Design group, located in the G400/500/600 final line production building, responsible for multi-disciplinary design changes across all platforms in current production. Qualified candidates will have: Thorough understanding of structures and mech system design criteria including design loads and durability (fatigue and corrosion)Solid understanding of design and manufacturing processes involved for both metallic and composite parts with a focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) - Solid understanding of 3D Model Based Definition (3D MBD), and the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for details and assembliesProven ability to manage projects of significant scope including work planning and managing of tasks involving design, certification, release, and presentations to various stakeholders.Practical hands-on aircraft experience and problem solving.Ability to effectively work with and support a multi-disciplined team of engineers, mechanics and technical personnelFlexibility to move quickly from one assignment to the next and the ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously. Preferred candidates will also have: Proficiency in CATIA v5 workbenches: part design (machined parts), sheet metal, Composite Part Design (CPD), FT&A, Kinematics, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) tools including use of parameters, design tables, and Visual Basic macros - Proficiency in SmarTeam PLM databasePrior work experience with Gulfstream aircraft designStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work together in a team environment and across disciplines. Responsibilities The candidate will be ultimately responsible for producing high quality designs, ready for manufacturing, on time, at the right cost by: Maintain type design definition of the aircraft by producing the form, fit, and function documentationEngage various engineering, manufacturing and product support teams to complete designsParticipate in design reviewsPrepare engineering reports and presentations Participating in aircraft build support.Interacting with suppliers and preparing technical coordination memos.Documenting, tracking, and managing design projects of various magnitude using online knowledgebases and tracking tools. Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job. Position Purpose:Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and servicesJob DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions: Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects . Provides specialized technical assistance to team members . Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems . Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives . Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives . Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .Additional Functions: Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements . Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .Perform other duties as assigned.Other Requirements: Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of structures and mech system design criteria including design loads and durability (fatigue and corrosion)
Solid understanding of design and manufacturing processes involved for both metallic and composite parts with a focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
Solid understanding of 3D Model Based Definition (3D MBD), and the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for details and assemblies
Proven ability to manage projects of significant scope including work planning and managing of tasks involving design, certification, release, and presentations to various stakeholders.
Practical hands-on aircraft experience and problem solving.
Ability to effectively work with and support a multi-disciplined team of engineers, mechanics and technical personnel
Flexibility to move quickly from one assignment to the next and the ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in CATIA v5 workbenches: part design (machined parts), sheet metal, Composite Part Design (CPD), FT&A, Kinematics, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) tools including use of parameters, design tables, and Visual Basic macros
Proficiency in SmarTeam PLM database
Prior work experience with Gulfstream aircraft design
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work together in a team environment and across disciplines.
Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain type design definition of the aircraft by producing the form, fit, and function documentation
Engage various engineering, manufacturing and product support teams to complete designs
Participate in design reviews
Prepare engineering reports and presentations
Participating in aircraft build support.
Interacting with suppliers and preparing technical coordination memos.
Documenting, tracking, and managing design projects of various magnitude using online knowledgebases and tracking tools.
Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects
Provides specialized technical assistance to team members
Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives
Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area
Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements
Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
Perform other duties as assigned.