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Engineer, IPT - Airframe Design

Piper Aircraft, Vero Beach, FL, United States


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Produce conceptual layouts, manual installation, and assembly design and detail drawings using Siemens NX computer aided design (CAD)
Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to release new drawings, correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings utilizing Siemens NX
Understand program requirements and create designs to fulfill the program requirements
Understand and prioritize design/drafting assignments and tasks to support published program schedules and timeline commitments
Coordinate design work with stress analysts, aerodynamics, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members
Review and validate installations and components through simulation, analysis, and on-aircraft installation fit-checks
Support production in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems
Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project
Support the IPT in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews
Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an individual-contributor role. This role includes no supervisory duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the following section are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably Mechanical or Aerospace, with three (3) years of directly related experience, or equivalent
General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service; including familiarity with all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and design practices
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred:

Proficiency in Siemens NX
General knowledge of engineering configuration management using Teamcenter
An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 23 and associated guidance material as it pertains to this technical discipline
Knowledge of ANSI 14.5 or GD&T practices
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form

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