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AEROCONTACT · 5 days ago

Design Engineer 4 - Aftermarket (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS USA LLC

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

AEROCONTACT is part of the international high-tech group Safran, which operates in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. The Design Engineer 4 position is responsible for independently completing engineering projects and solutions related to aircraft seats, ensuring compliance with specifications and engineering standards while mentoring lower-level engineers.

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Responsibilities

Design seats and seat components

Responsible for the completion and release of engineering documents: parts list and engineering drawing

Responsible for completing root cause analysis and solutions on field failures

Coordinate the engineering of a project with the airframe manufacturer and the customer

Attend first article inspections and monitor the completion of the required resolutions

Liaise with stress, materials and processing, purchasing, manufacturing, prototype shop

Mentor engineering personnel in the specialized aspects of the product

Liaise with quality assurance and manufacturing departments to disposition of non-conforming articles

Provides and maintains engineering schedules

Provide engineering support to all departments

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringCATIA V5Aircraft Interior DesignManufacturing InterfaceProblem Solving TechniquesDrafting SkillsPlanning SkillsFAA RegulationsAPQPD&PFMEAControl Plan8D Problem Solving5W2H Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationWritten Communication

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree)

Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering or a related engineering degree

plus an additional 9 years of related design experience required with bachelor's degree

plus an additional 7 years of related design experience required with Master's degree

Must have extensive technological knowledge of all phases of engineering applicable to the seat products

Must have excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer

Must be cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and CAA/JAA rules applicable to the product

Requires aircraft interior product structural experience in sheet metal, machining, and composite design

Must have manufacturing interface experience with the total company capabilities in processes and controls

Must have knowledge of problem solving techniques

Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment

Ability to read and review written communication

Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English

Must be able to function as part of a design team

Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills