ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions · 11 hours ago
Project Engineer
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions is focused on providing high-quality engineering design services in compliance with FAA standards. The Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing engineering personnel, developing design data for aircraft modifications, and ensuring that projects meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Aviation & Aerospace
Hiring Manager
Clarissa Carl
Responsibilities
Provide technical support, supervision and guidance to engineering personnel of various disciplines for engineering programs in which ZACS is involved
Provide on the job training for assigned Design Engineers and Engineering Designers
Develop well defined ZACS statements of work from limited customer provided specification information and aircraft surveys
Provide staffing estimates, project management and accountability of projects undertaken by the Engineering Department and coordinate the program requirements with the Engineering Manager / Engineering Program Manager
Research and review engineering data (drawings, reports, manuals, etc.) defining aircraft structure or systems to determine the most efficient method of modification or alteration
Develop and produce design data required for the proper manufacture, assembly and installation of aircraft modifications and components
Develop preliminary engineering analysis necessary to substantiate aircraft modifications
Review and check the design data produced by design engineers
Interface with other ZACS departments to ensure customer & ZACS requirements are met
Interface with the Substantiation group and FAA representatives to ensure that all designs meet the established FAA regulatory criteria
Support various design review meetings with customers
Provide technical support to ZACS Production during the manufacturing and installation phases of ZACS developed designs
Provide support and supervision during installation of modifications at remote locations
Conduct detailed audits and surveys on site at customer facilities to develop aircraft design concepts and specifications through the interpretation of preliminary specifications and customer interface
Support other Engineering groups as workload requirements dictate
Maintain and expand expertise in aircraft industry design concepts and standards consistent with ZACS' work scope environment
Provide input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures, controls, flows and systems, and become familiar with ZACS' internal policies and procedures
Coordinate, in a professional manner, with customers, major manufacturers, vendors, FAA, or other outside agencies to promote and support ZACS' technical & commercial interests
Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences
Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field or acceptable industry experience
Minimum five (5) years experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering design field. Must have experience with Transport Category aircraft
Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing SolidWorks (or similar 3-D software) and AutoCAD (Release 2004 or later version, or comparable PC-based CAD program) with obvious and 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 applications in design. As required, must also possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D computer modeling, electrical load analyses and other analytical substantiation techniques
Must possess extensive knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project
Must be able to effectively estimate, budget, schedule and forecast engineering tasks
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 be able to conduct effectively estimate, budget, schedule and forecast engineering tasks
Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
Must possess good oral, written, and organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA preferred
Experience in commercial aircraft interior payload design (integration) and/or interior monument design (seating, lavatories, closets, crew rests, galleys) or avionics systems or interior electrical systems preferred
FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ability to establish DER candidacy within 12 months of hire
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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