Designer III

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for developing aircraft seating designs, preparing engineering drawings and bills of materials, and supporting products from concept through manufacturing release.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 12 years of equivalent related engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline may also qualify
• 5+ years of related design experience with a bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of related design experience with a master’s degree
• Advanced drafting and design experience with CATIA V5 or higher and/or Pro/Engineer
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft seating products
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Mechanical design knowledge involving parts, assemblies, structural loads, and stress conditions
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering drawings and design documentation
• Ability to review technical specifications and written engineering documentation
• Ability to use standard office equipment and software

Preferred Skills

• CATIA V5 experience
• APQP experience
• Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D&PFMEA) experience
• Control Plan experience
• Experience with aircraft interior or seating system design
• Experience supporting design-for-manufacturing activities
• Experience developing structural and articulation systems
• Experience preparing advanced bills of materials and long-lead item lists
• Experience reviewing designs for regulatory and specification compliance

Job Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for new and existing aircraft seating programs
• Review customer and vendor design requirements and incorporate applicable specifications into assigned products
• Prepare overall design layouts, including structural and articulation systems
• Establish design standards to maintain commonality across product lines
• Develop engineering drawings and prepare design packages for release
• Prepare advanced bills of materials and long-lead item lists
• Review design packages for compliance with current specifications and applicable regulations
• Support products through engineering release and manufacturing stages
• Provide engineering liaison support to tooling and manufacturing functions
• Resolve design issues identified during manufacturing
• Coordinate technical design activities with engineering, tooling, manufacturing, customers, and vendors
• Support design reviews and engineering documentation updates
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers

Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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