Aircraft Interior Furnishings Mechanical Design Engineer 4

**Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Interior Furnishings Mechanical Design Engineer 4.

Pay Rate: $87.40 per hour

Shift: First (07:00 to 17:30)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days
• 401(k) with matching

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ten (10) years in specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines with bachelor's degree. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for master's and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

Required Skills

• Design and development of new and/or derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new, custom, and in-service aircraft. Examples of experiences should include, but are not limited to:

• Custom Cabinetry (galleys, lavatories, vanities, closets, storage compartments),

• Interior peripheries (cabin liners, window panels, passenger service units (PSUs), dado panels, and side ledges),

• Miscellaneous (water/waste systems, oxygen systems, seating).

• Ability to design and build models and prints demonstrating a complete understanding of construction methodologies required for component parts and assemblies to an end item level.

• Ability to design installations for the aforementioned commodities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation and should have the competency with weight and center of gravity analysis.

• Experience with Part 25 aircraft and some familiarity with Part 135 requirements.

• Experience with the creation of drawings/models using either CATIA V5 interconnected with SmarTeam.

• Ability to employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods as directed to meet the manufacturing, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Ability to make technical decisions and provide recommendations.

• Ability to act independently to determine improved methods to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Ability to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the product development process from concept to production through sustaining.

• Ability to liaison with operations, suppliers, procurement, quality, and other department's engineering issues relating to design and validation through prototyping and reliability testing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with primary and secondary structures.

Unique Skills:

• Valid driver's license may be required.
• Participation in a DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program may be required.

Purpose:

• Guides successful completion of major engineering programs or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.

• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field.

• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.

• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule.

• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results.

• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.

• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Other Requirements:**

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.