For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO’s high energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform at their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies.” HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
HEICO is seeking a Senior Technical Staff Engineer for a full time direct hire role in Hollywood, FL.
The Sr. Technical Staff Engineer on the Technical Services team will be responsible for providing technical oversight of NPD, COS, and ODA activities across HPG. (S)he will also assist in product investigations where needed.

EDUCATION:

• Accredited BS or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years minimum product realization experience for Aerospace products. Scope should include Design, Process Development, Source Substantiation, Quality Planning and First Article Inspection reviews.
• Knowledge in one or more product design areas: Part 33 Turbine Engines, Part 25 Aircraft components structures and/or interiors, and Controls & Accessories.
• Knowledge of basic structural, thermal, and vibration analysis of mechanical components is required.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and surface enhancements is preferred.
• Knowledge of conventional aerospace manufacturing methods, including milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, EDM, ECM, welding, brazing, and heat treating is preferred.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:

• Language: English
• Personal Characteristics: Approachable, Organized and Meticulous collaborator with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated competency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with the ASME Y14.5M standard.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Aerospace Specifications: Ability to interpret requirements to verify drawing and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with FAA Orders and Policies, Advisory Circulars, Service Difficulty Reports and Airworthiness Directives; Ability to effectively interpret content to provide oversight and guidance.
• Experienced with Computer Applications: 3D CAD (Pro-E, SolidWorks), FEA using MSC PATRAN and ABAQUS codes or similar, and Statistical Analysis.

• Review and ensure parts meet all HEICO design and quality requirements prior to receiving FAA PMA. Supporting activity is detailed review of technical and quality inspection data to verify compliance with HPG Policies.
• Advise and mentor HPG Engineering and Quality team members in connection with FAA-managed PMA. activities. Areas of focus will be HPG Policies, Mechanical Design, Technical Requirements, Quality Systems, and pertinent FAA regulations.
• Participate in product investigations to include forensic and engineering analysis, reporting and preparation of briefing materials to Customers and Regulatory agencies.
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