Product Engineer - Design

JET PARTS ENGINEERING LLC • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The individual will reverse engineer aircraft parts and develop FAA-compliant designs that go on to be manufactured, certified, and installed on commercial aircraft worldwide. Each project involves hands-on engineering across multiple disciplines – researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ANSI/ASME Y14.5. Work is project-based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of engineering design experience
• CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards (ASME Y14.5); familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to self-manage across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

• Shop time, manufacturing, or other hands-on experience preferred
• Experience with reverse engineering preferred
• Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred
• Experience with inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer, vision system) preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements
• Develop 3D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Coordinate and/or perform dimensional inspection, and support external materials analysis
• Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements
• Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features
• Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle
• Own technical content of the design package from project initiation through production
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary position commensurate with experience and skills.
• Company provides paid sick and vacation leave accrued, health, dental, vision and insurance options including STD, LTD, 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting, flexible working hours.
• Company is relatively young, and opportunities exists for an individual to grow with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees