Aviation Seat Design Engineer II

Jamco Interiors; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jamco engineers are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to advance seating systems for production, retrofit, and development programs. You will collaborate with lead engineers to deliver compliant, customer-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, drafting, and validation, with emphasis on stress/kinematic analyses and design verification in a production environment. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering education and experience appropriate to independently perform intermediate-level mechanical design and analysis assignments.
• Experience with mechanical design, preferably involving aircraft seating, aerospace interiors, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, OEM requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD/modeling and engineering tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, preliminary stress, kinematics, dynamic analysis, and design validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aircraft seating systems, installations, assemblies, components, and specifications.
• Create and modify seat designs using approved modeling, design, and engineering processes and tools.
• Interpret customer and OEM requirements, aircraft layouts, installation drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering packages and documentation in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform engineering design checks, analysis, and validation with periodic technical guidance.
• Conduct preliminary stress, kinematics, and dynamic analyses and validate analytical models against test data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seat-system issues and provide technical support for production, manufacturing, and in-service programs.
• Participate in design teams and coordinate technical activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments.
• Support engineering department goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace interiors

Engineering drawings

CAD modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pre-employment checks

Education

Engineering education and experience for intermediate mechanical design/analysis

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Jamco engineers are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to advance seating systems for production, retrofit, and development programs. You will collaborate with lead engineers to deliver compliant, customer-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, drafting, and validation, with emphasis on stress/kinematic analyses and design verification in a production environment. Domestic/international travel may be required.