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Honda Aircraft Company · 6 days ago

Senior Flight Controls Engineer

Triad Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Honda Aircraft Company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to be responsible for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft Flight Control Mechanical Systems. The role involves generating 3D models, performing trade studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize design solutions.

AerospaceManufacturingSales

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Generate 3D Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5

Perform trade studies for the mechanical systems team to identify optimal engineering solution

Utilize drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality

Perform clean sheet mechanical systems layouts

Implement industry’s best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability)

Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight

Participate in design reviews with management, external and internal customers

Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms

Perform mechanical system architecture development and verify through the use of modeling and simulation tools

Review and analysis of flight test data

Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross-functional issues

Generate qualification test plans and reports

Generate system test plans, perform testing, analyze results and prepare reports

Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion

Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions

Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must have a working knowledge with Material Review Board processes

The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience

Qualification

CATIA Version 5Geometrical Dimensioning & TolerancingKinematic analysisSystems EngineeringMicrosoft OfficeTeam CenterFAR Part 23/25RTCA DO-160Rationale DOORSSAP

Required

Generate 3D Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5

Perform trade studies for the mechanical systems team to identify optimal engineering solution

Utilize drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality

Perform clean sheet mechanical systems layouts

Implement industry's best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability)

Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight

Participate in design reviews with management, external and internal customers

Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms

Perform mechanical system architecture development and verify through the use of modeling and simulation tools

Review and analysis of flight test data

Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross-functional issues

Generate qualification test plans and reports

Generate system test plans, perform testing, analyze results and prepare reports

Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion

Search for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions

Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must have a working knowledge with Material Review Board processes

The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience

Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5

Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5

Advanced knowledge of drafting rules

Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Functional knowledge of Team Center of similar Product Life Cycle tools

Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25

Familiar with RTCA DO-160 Environmental Qualification Testing

Familiar with Systems Engineering in accordance with ARP4754 and ARP4761

Familiar with Rationale DOORS Requirements Management Software

Functional knowledge of SAP

Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors

Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties

Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.)

Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties

Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions

Effectively communicate in Business English language

Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties

Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided 'reach assistance technology' or 'movement assist technology' (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly's, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties

Company

Honda Aircraft Company

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Honda Aircraft Company is the power that drove their innovations in aircraft design from thought to drawing board to flight.

Founded in 1986

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.hondajet.com/

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