Aerospace Project Engineer: Seats Design & Certification

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to coordinate the design and certification of aircraft seats.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, plan engineering tasks, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA requirements and customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering with 2–7 years of related experience, proficiency in CATIA V5, and familiarity with PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering with 2–7 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes is required.
• Experience in the design of aircraft interiors is required.
• Knowledge of aircraft documentation systems (CMM, SB) and configuration control is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in CATIA V5 or similar is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of design and certification of aircraft seats with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Plan, schedule, track engineering tasks; provide detailed reports to management.
• Summarize customer requirements and ensure alignment with expectations and regulations.
• Respond to customer concerns by proposing design changes while meeting regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate design meetings and supplier interactions; support sourcing with BOMs and docs.
• Contribute to service bulletins and liaise with airworthiness authorities as needed.
• Monitor capacity planning and performance across engineering activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelors in Aeronautical or Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Agile / Enovia

Job description

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. seeks an experienced aerospace engineer to coordinate the design and certification of aircraft seats.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, plan engineering tasks, and ensure compliance with FAA/EASA requirements and customer expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering with 2–7 years of related experience, proficiency in CATIA V5, and familiarity with PLM systems.