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Seat Design Engineer 5

Seat Design Engineer 5

Jamco America IncEverett, WA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Status : Exempt

Summary

This position is responsible in the research, design and substantiation of the mechanical seat design within the Seat Engineering department utilizing established modeling and drafting standards. The Seat Design Engineer assist with the design and development of engineering packages based on customer and OEM requirements for production, retrofit applications and product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties as assigned :

  • Perform design assignments in accordance with established design standards independently.

Assigned design tasks include but not limited to : commercial aircraft seat mechanical design, mechanical seat installations, detailed assemblies and seat mechanical specifications.

  • Maintains or modifies top level mechanical seat assemblies or components based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools.
  • Participates in teams to support the development of designs. Reviews and approved the documentation of design implementation.
  • Obtain, interpret, and analyze OEM airplane seat install or layout drawings using approved processes and tools.
  • Provides liaison support for assigned duties to manufacturing and / or in-service issues.
  • Troubleshoots mechanical seat systems problems.
  • Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives.
  • Coordinate with other departments as necessary.
  • Utilize internal drawing / document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements.
  • Perform engineering design checks and sign documents, with periodical technical guidance from Supervisor / Functional Manager.
  • Perform engineering design analysis (such as preliminary Stress analysis or Kinematics Analysis), design validation (such as validate analysis models against test data) and task scope (such as work scope validation).
  • Perform engineering design approvals (design / approval authority) and task scheduling (such as detailed schedule of a given task per program requirements).
  • Perform engineering projects scope review, project time estimates and project RFQ commitment along with resources planning and assignments.
  • Act as design authority for design tasks.
  • Define engineering tasks for PE / Functional Manager.
  • Provide mentoring and performance management input to Functional Manager.
  • Some domestic or international travel may be required.

    • Qualifications Requirements

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the established department standards (i.e. meet published metrics). The requirements listed below 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.

    Knowledge and Skills :

  • Drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and / or Solidworks preferred.
  • Must be able to provide complicated lay-outs and program design studies.
  • Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing

    • departments.

  • Must be able to function as part of a design team or a design team (up to 6 SDE’s).
  • Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of Boeing / Aircraft / SAE Seat Design Standards / Requirements.

    • Education and / or Experience

    BS degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field (8 years or more of experience) or equivalent working experience (15 years minimum in an aerospace related field).

    Language Skill

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such a Federal Aviation Requirements; Airframe OEM and industry requirements regarding Seat Design and Installation; operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers of employees of organization.

    • Reasoning Ability

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    Customer Orientation

    Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental and Vision Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Benefit Conversion at Termination
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Educational Assistance
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (40 hours)
  • Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
  • Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
  • Holidays
  • Jury Duty / Witness Service Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Pregnancy Leave
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Personal Leave
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