Product Engineer - Design & Manufacturing at JET PARTS ENGINEERING LLC

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing processes, SolidWorks, ASME Y14.5, GD&T, Mechanical drafting, Reverse engineering, Tolerance analysis, 3D modeling, Producibility, Material selection, Inspection methods, Failure modes and effects analysis, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical guidance, FAA compliance

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Description JOB DESCRIPTION The individual brings deep firsthand manufacturing knowledge to the design, reverse engineering, and certification of FAA-compliant [JH1] PMA aircraft parts. Each project involves researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ASME Y14.5. Beyond their own design work, this individual serves as the engineering team's manufacturing SME, bringing firsthand knowledge of how parts are made, from stock material selection through final processing. Work is project-based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Support design engineers with new part development, providing manufacturing input on producibility, materials, and tolerances • Provide technical guidance to procurement and external manufacturers on process capabilities, tooling, and inspection methods to ensure part conformance • Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements • Develop 3D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks • Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements • Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features • Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards • Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle • Design test fixtures and develop inspection methods as required QUALIFICATIONS • 5–15 years of manufacturing experience • Extensive firsthand knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment • Machine shop, fabrication, or other direct hands-on manufacturing experience • CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred • Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 • Detail oriented, organized, and able to self-manage across multiple concurrent projects • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team • Experience with reverse engineering preferred • Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline COMPENSATION & BENEFITS · Salary position commensurate with experience and skills. · Company provides paid sick and vacation leave accrued, health, dental, vision and insurance options including STD, LTD, 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting, flexible working hours. Company is relatively young, and opportunities exists for an individual to grow with the company. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS · Work is performed in a standard office environment. Noise level is moderate in the work area. · Communicating well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial. · Regular use of phone, email with hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges. · Able to sit for extended periods of time with good manual and finger dexterity for computer work and deep thinking. · Occasional meetings, reviewing parts, procured items up to 20lbs or meetings and working with other equipment.

Responsibilities

The Product Engineer will lead the design, reverse engineering, and certification of FAA-compliant aircraft parts while serving as the manufacturing subject matter expert. They will collaborate across departments to ensure production-ready drawings meet all functional and regulatory requirements.