JOIN OUR TEAM SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS AND UPGRADES

Are you ready to lead the charge in engineering excellence? We’re seeking a Senior Design Engineer to spearhead new product development within our Aftermarket Modifications and Upgrades group. This pivotal role not only drives engineering program execution but also plays a crucial part in supporting business growth through innovative design feasibility assessments. Join us and make a significant impact on our operational success and product evolution.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel (0-10%) to a local sister site may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Extensive familiarity with commercial seating background
• Experience with NX (Unigraphics)
• Experience designing with DFMA principles in mind
• Familiarity with FAA regulations

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Innovative Design Leadership: Utilize state-of-the-art computer design tools to conceptualize and develop major components and functional systems, ensuring our products remain at the forefront of technology.
• Strategic Technical Support: Provide critical technical recommendations that support our sales strategy, bridging the gap between engineering prowess and market demands.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between sales, engineering leadership, integrated project teams, operations, and supply chain, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of objectives.
• Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate customer design requests for compatibility with existing product lines, leveraging your expertise to propose feasible solutions that exceed expectations.
• Technology Integration: Drive the integration of new technologies into our existing product catalog, keeping us ahead of industry trends and customer expectations.
• Cost Efficiency Champion: Lead cost studies and mentor junior engineers in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency in product development.
• Design Optimization: Enhance product designs to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality or performance.
• Precision Engineering: Create detailed design layouts, sketches, and notes that prioritize ease of manufacture, material availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Rigorous Testing: Conduct thorough investigations into design factors such as strength-weight efficiency and contractual specifications, ensuring robust and compliant solutions.
• Structural Expertise: Develop and test both metallic and non-metallic structures and their fabrication processes, guaranteeing structural integrity and reliability.
• Collaborative Excellence: Work closely with other engineering teams to coordinate interrelated designs, promoting synergy and achieving seamless project completion.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure clarity, completeness, and accuracy in all design layouts and drawings, maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.