Sr. Engineer

First Class Air Support LLC•Sunrise, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Engineer designs, develops, implements, and validates technical products and systems, performs engineering design evaluations, and may develop a range of products. The role recommends changes to designs and development processes to improve product or procedure quality, applies engineering best practices, provides expert technical guidance, and selects components, materials, and tools that support cost-effective, high-quality output. The position includes hands-on collaboration with factory employees and support for Production and Quality. It involves coordinating with Survival Products, affiliates, and repair stations to support customer focus and satisfaction in assigned areas. The Sr. Engineer also plans, organizes, and delegates work assignments for support personnel and responds to requests, issues, and opportunities from departments, customers, and other stakeholders. Additional duties and projects may be assigned by the VP of Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
At least 8 years of engineering experience in the mechanical or aerospace field.
Knowledge of FAA regulations, PMAs, DER, CFRs, and TSOs.
Experience and proficiency using design software, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to supervise and direct technicians and outside suppliers.
Hands-on ability to support and resolve production issues involving machinery.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop prototypes, material specifications, and production tooling.
Review engineering drawings.
Evaluate measurement data to determine appropriate tolerances.
Recommend design changes and manufacturing improvements based on measurement data.
Perform substantial hands-on work and interface with factory employees.
Meet new delivery dates.
Study specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, production sequence, and detail.
Create test plans, conduct tests, and prepare test reports demonstrating compliance with government standards, including PMA, TSO, and DER Repairs.
Prepare design documentation, including detail and assembly drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
Source new components and materials from vendors.
Write operating manuals, owner’s manuals, and product labeling.
Provide technical support through the sales department and directly to customers.
Support the Production and Quality Departments.
Create assembly drawings illustrating specified materials or assembly sequence.
Plan, organize, and delegate work assignments for support personnel.
Respond on an ongoing basis to work requests, problems, and opportunities from departments, customers, and other requesters.
Support company culture and FLIGHT principles.
Coordinate with Survival Products, affiliates, and repair stations on matters needed to support increased customer focus and satisfaction in assigned areas.
Perform other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities assigned by the VP of Engineering.