Aircraft Seating: Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Zim-Aircraft-Cabin-Solutions; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions seeks an engineer to develop and maintain engineering design data for seating programs in compliance with FAA and company quality standards. You will provide technical support, perform feasibility studies, and develop data for manufacture and installation of seating assemblies.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, reviewing others’ designs, and interfacing with multiple departments. Domestic and international travel (10–20%) is expected.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework.
• Minimum one (1) year experience utilizing SolidWorks (or comparable CAD program) with demonstrable proficiency.
• Must possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D-computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess good oral, written, and organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to complete various seating programs.
• Complete feasibility studies to assist with the development of ZACS proposals and statements of work from limited specification information.
• Develop and produce design data required for the proper manufacture, assembly and installation of aircraft seating assemblies and components.
• Perform fastener selections, tolerance studies, weight and cost studies assessments.
• Develop preliminary engineering analysis necessary to substantiate aircraft modifications.
• Review the design data produced by less experienced Design Engineers.
• Assist with development of less experienced Design Engineers by acting as a mentor/resource.
• Interface with other ZACS departments to ensure customer & ZACS requirements are met.
• Attend/support design review meetings with ZACS staff.
• Provide technical support to ZACS Manufacturing during the manufacturing and assembly phases of ZACS developed designs.
• Provide support during receipt and installation of seats by airframe/customer as required.
• Develop expertise with aircraft seat design concepts and industry design and test standards.
• Support other Engineering groups as workload requirements dictate.
• Become familiar with and adhere to ZACS internal policies and procedures. Provide input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures, controls, flows and systems.
• Support, in a professional manner, customers, major manufacturers, vendors, FAA, or other outside agencies to promote and support ZACS technical & commercial interests.
• Work on complex design tasks with limited assistance.

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or related scientific field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions seeks an engineer to develop and maintain engineering design data for seating programs in compliance with FAA and company quality standards. You will provide technical support, perform feasibility studies, and develop data for manufacture and installation of seating assemblies.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, reviewing others’ designs, and interfacing with multiple departments. Domestic and international travel (10–20%) is expected.