Piper Aircraft-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Vero Beach, FL
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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.

  • 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
  • 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
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