Senior Mechanical Engineer, Interiors and Structures (Contract)

Greenpoint Technologies•Bothell, WA

3d•$109,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Creates complex designs of VIP aircraft interiors and/or structures to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget and project schedules using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools. This is a temporary position employed through an agency.

Requirements

Strong Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills, both 3D (Inventor preferred) and 2D (AutoCAD)
Familiarity with industry standard practices, fasteners, materials, and component parts. As well as the ability to search and specify new supplied parts.
Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design-for-manufacturing and assembly, costing, and material selection.
Knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting (ANSI Y14.5) standards.
Understanding of mechanical motion modeling, and weight and balance analysis
Ability to check engineering drawings for Fit, Form and Function.
Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget and technical solutions with minimal margin of error.
Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering)
Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines: Mechanical: lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, flooring, placards, OEM modifications, etc. Avionic: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.

Responsibilities

Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and/or structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring, floor structure, ceiling grids,
Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications.
Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and materials specifications. Evaluates trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, coatings, and other selections to best meet design objectives. Works with materials suppliers and material testing when needed.
Applies experience and knowledge, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other factors affecting production cost and quality
Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications.
Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards and FAA requirements.
Adheres to budget and project schedules.
Provides design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools. Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity.
Works with the Design Department to develop esthetic product designs that meet the market need and customer acceptance.
Provides liaison engineering support.
Support test setups preparation and test reports development.
Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being at work on time and working full shifts.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

award-winning company culture
on-time delivery of our beautiful products
leading-edge tools
employee-built processes
extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors
work smart
Big jobs and stretch assignments.
High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.
We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.