Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Greenpoint Technologies•Marysville, WA

15h•$109,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Creates complex designs for VIP aircraft interiors and/or structures to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budgets, and project schedules using computer-aided drafting and design tools. This is a temporary role employed through an agency, with multiple openings. The engineer designs mechanical aircraft interior furnishings and structures, analyzes subsystem and project specifications, selects and evaluates materials, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for production cost and quality. The role ensures designs meet customer, quality, and FAA requirements; provides design guidance and liaison engineering support; supports test setup preparation and test report development; and works with the Design Department on aesthetic products that meet market needs and customer acceptance. The position requires maintaining current knowledge of design practices, materials, components, and software tools, and finding solutions to complex problems. Regular attendance and adherence to project budgets and schedules are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.
Strong 3D and 2D computer-aided drafting/design skills; Inventor is preferred and AutoCAD is specified for 2D.
Familiarity with industry-standard practices, fasteners, materials, and component parts, and ability to search for 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 standards, including ANSI Y14.5.
Understanding of mechanical motion modeling and weight-and-balance analysis.
Ability to check engineering drawings for fit, form, and function.
Ability to meet strict schedule, budget, and technical expectations with minimal margin for error.
Ability to adapt to prototype-engineering processes distinct from production-engineering processes.
Broad, diverse knowledge across multiple disciplines, including mechanical aircraft structures and interiors and avionics equipment location, provisioning, and installation for LRUs.
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; use hands to lift or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; and have close/color vision with ability to adjust focus.
For work on programs subject to ITAR, must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Inventor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishings and structures, including ceilings, sidewalls, OEM modifications, flooring, floor structures, and ceiling grids.
Analyze and interpret subsystem and project specifications.
Select materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and material specifications; evaluate material and treatment trade-offs and work with suppliers and material testing as needed.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for part count, manufacturing cost, assembly error, production cost, and quality.
Apply knowledge of bills of materials, assembly concepts, and fabrication specifications.
Ensure designs meet customer criteria, quality standards, and FAA requirements.
Adhere to budgets and project schedules.
Provide design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
Maintain current knowledge of mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools; independently research and develop solutions to problems.
Collaborate with the Design Department to develop aesthetic product designs that meet market needs and customer acceptance.
Provide liaison engineering support.
Support preparation of test setups and development of test reports.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and full-shift work.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required and work outside core business hours as required.