Structural Design Engineer II

Piper Aircraft • Vero Beach, FL

292d

About The Position

The Structural Design Engineer II is responsible for preparing drawings, Engineering Orders (EO), and specifications in a standardized format for use by Manufacturing in reproducing a product that conforms to approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type data, adhering to Records and Release procedures. This position requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in mechanical or aerospace fields, and involves working on various projects related to aircraft design and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering or technology, preferably mechanical or aerospace
• Minimum five years general aviation related experience in airframe, mechanical drafting, or design
• General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, manufacturing, inspection and service
• Knowledge of materials and material strengths, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics CAD
• Familiarity with FAR 23 and certification

Responsibilities

• Model conceptual layouts and proposed design changes in Unigraphics NX (CAD)
• Modify existing drawings, both CAD and manual, to correct errors and implement new designs
• Create new CAD drawings using Unigraphics NX
• Construct and manage design packages using Teamcenter
• Use best practices to design detail parts and assemblies (mostly sheet metal) that are low cost and easy to install or service
• Determine appropriate standard hardware, utilizing stocked items when able or sourcing specialty hardware as required
• Coordinate with other departments (Systems, avionics/electrical, etc) to meet program milestones and release drawings according to the project schedule
• Work on projects that span multiple areas of focus including wing, fuselage, empennage, interiors, seats, landing gear, placards, etc
• Support manufacturing and experimental hangar as required during build and testing of product improvements
• Research existing parts and structure in areas that may not have CAD models
• Facilitate design review sessions for cross-functional coordination
• Some project management required including project scope creation and recommendations, progress tracking, and completion estimations
• Perform other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree