Aerospace Repair & Development Engineer: Root-Cause

Jet Parts Engineering; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

PG Aerotech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prepare design data for aircraft parts and systems using reverse engineering and coordinate with certification and material engineers along with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives. They ensure that design features are aligned with functional performance and safety requirements for aircraft system installations and standard manufacturing practices.

Additionally, the engineer investigates in-service equipment failures to determine root cause

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time relevant work experience (design, manufacturing, quality).
• CAD/3D modeling design experience.
• Familiarity with aerospace specifications and processes.
• Experience and/or familiarity with reverse engineering a plus.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Draft sketches and models of parts.
• Conduct dimensional inspection of sample parts.
• Prepare detailed dimensional analysis reports and research part function, failure modes, and operating conditions.
• Determine appropriate material and performance specifications based on material analyses and testing.
• Develop tolerance limits based on dimensional data, manufacturing capabilities, and part function.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and structural analyses to support repair and design decisions.
• Evaluate fits, tolerances, and surface treatments for machined, formed, and composite components.
• Prepare production drawings using industry standards.
• Troubleshoot failed in-service equipment to develop repair procedures for return to service.
• Provide engineering support for procurement, manufacturing, receiving, and certification of parts.
• Create technical documents using FAA guidelines and regulations.
• Work with Designated Engineering Representatives to deliver complete certification packages to the FAA.

Skills

5+ years experience

CAD/3D modeling

Aerospace knowledge

Reverse engineering

Technical writing

Detail oriented

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

PG Aerotech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prepare design data for aircraft parts and systems using reverse engineering and coordinate with certification and material engineers along with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives. They ensure that design features are aligned with functional performance and safety requirements for aircraft system installations and standard manufacturing practices.

Additionally, the engineer investigates in-service equipment failures to determine root cause