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AAR · 1 day ago

Engineer, Structural

Hot Springs, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AAR is seeking a Structural Engineer responsible for analyzing and developing engineering specifications related to the structural integrity of components. The role involves evaluating damage tolerance, performing structural modeling and analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulations while interfacing with production and customers.

AerospaceCommercialGovernmentNational Security

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ability to read drawings

Ability to interpret OEM process specifications

Ability to interpret OEM material specifications

Ability to calculate material requirements & material utilization for the purpose of creating manufacturing bills of materials

Understanding manufacturing processes

Know and understand company and department policies and safety procedures

Develop basic data and make preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal

Investigate and resolve structural problems by identifying defects on the parts and writing structural repairs (ERs-Engineering Repair Procedures) that will be approved by a DER engineer

Interface with supervision on the production floor to interpret Douglas, Airbus and Boeing drawing and engineering specifications

Ensure that all planning issued towards the repair, overhaul and modification of components and parts are per customer specifications, manufacturer data, approved data, or data acceptable to the FAA administrator

Develop detail part fabrication planning utilizing engineering drawings and specifications. Most components are sheet metal fabrication in nature that include processes such as stretch bend, hydro form, drop hammer, roll form, heat treat, chemical etch/clean and other processes such as prime, paint and assembly

Ensure that all documents generated by Engineering are in compliance with current approved maintenance data

Incorporates inspection and test requirements into production planning

Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality

Performs contract reviews on behalf of Engineering

Analyzes, researches, and specifies material selections for incorporation into product including item setup and shelf-life control

Participates in Make / Buy decisions with Supply Chain

Interfaces with customers and peers as engineering representatives for qualification, audit, and compliance activities

Direct interface with production, purchasing and manufacturing to manage product life cycle including liaison to manufacturing

Performs other various duties as necessary or assigned

Mentor junior engineers or technicians on engineering practices, materials selection, and structural repair methods

Qualification

Structural analysisAircraft component designEngineering software proficiencyMaterials science knowledgeFAA regulatory knowledgeTechnical writing skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTask managementEffective communicationMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required

3–5 years of experience in structural analysis, aircraft component design, or a similar role in the aerospace industry

Knowledge of aircraft structural repair methods and FAA regulatory requirements

Proficiency in engineering software such as CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, or other CAD tools; experience with FEA software is a plus

Strong understanding of materials science, including metals and composites

Familiarity with OEM and FAA approved data, repair schemes, and engineering authoring for DER approval

Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills with cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Master's degree

Experience working with or in an FAA Repair Station (Part 145) environment

Company

AAR

Glassdoor3.2

AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions.

Founded in 1951

Wood Dale, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://aarcorp.com

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