ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions · 1 week ago
Stress Engineer IV
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions is a company that specializes in aircraft cabin solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Stress Engineer IV to develop engineering stress and substantiation data in accordance with FAA standards. The role involves analyzing and checking structural engineering data, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical support during manufacturing and installation phases.
Aviation & Aerospace
Hiring Manager
Clarissa Carl
Responsibilities
Have advanced/expert knowledge of ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions’ internal policies and procedures
Have advanced/expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s), Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), Alternate Means of Compliance (AMOC) and related regulatory requirements and processes. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with understanding regulations and directives
Have advanced/expert knowledge of aircraft design concepts and industry design standards consistent with ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions’ workload environment. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with design concepts and industry design standards
Independently analyze structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA certification. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers with analysis. Will be able to review and approve analysis
Independently check structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA certification. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in checking process
Independently generate stress analysis notes in a usable, traceable file that serves as a historical substantiation record of the repair or modification. Will be able to review and approve analysis notes
Independently develop, when necessary, finite element models to aid in the development of design and certification data. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in modeling and analysis. Will be able to review and approve FEM analysis
Independently create, develop, and implement test procedures as required to obtain certifiable allowable data for use by ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in the creation, development and implementation of test procedures. Will be able to review and approve test procedures
Have an excellent relationship with ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions’ Structures DER’s and UM’s to assure that structures and interior related FAR’s are addressed
Independently create, develop and evaluate structural engineering substantiation reports that will be used to certify repair and modification data. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers writing and reviewing substantiation reports
Independently provide technical support to ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions Production during the manufacturing and installation phases of ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions developed designs. Will be able to direct and mentor junior engineers in the provision of manufacturing and installation support
Demonstrate subject matter expertise on at least one area critical to substantiation
Independently support other Engineering groups as workload requirements dictate
Will be able to contribute to program administration
Will be able to organize and execute scheduling and meetings
Will be able to assume limited leadership and limited manpower delegation roles
Have advanced/expert knowledge of continuous improvement of various department procedures, controls, flows and systems
Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework
Ten (10) years industry experience in engineering field, preferably dealing in the design of modifications to transport category aircraft
Minimum five (5) years experience utilizing SolidWorks (or comparable CAD program) with demonstrable proficiency
Must possess knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements
Must possess comprehensive knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and proper application in design
Must possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, 3D-computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques
Must possess knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office
Must have knowledge of PC-based or workstation-based analysis software systems. Experience with 1 or more FEM software systems preferred
Must have extensive knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings, SRM's, MM's, SB's, IPC's, WD's, etc
Must possess good oral, written, and organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Must be able to sit and work efficiently at video display terminals for extended periods of time
Must possess the ability to maneuver around airplanes (i.e. climbing stairs, on work stands, man lifts, etc.) and in confined areas (i.e. cargo compartments, fuel tanks, E/E bays, etc.)
Must be able to lift and carry 15 lbs
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Eng. UM or ability to establish DER/ODA Eng. UM candidacy
Company
ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions
ZIM AIRCAFT CABIN SOLUTIONS is an established American manufacturer of passenger seats and interior solutions for commercial airlines and OEMs.
201-500 employees
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