Design Engineer I

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas LLC in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a design engineer to create aircraft seat interiors using CATIA V5, producing 3D models and 2D drawings that meet FAA regulations and customer specifications.

The role includes detailing complex metal and plastic components, supporting purchasing and production with essential documentation, and participating in design reviews with project engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; 0–3 years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience in design of aircraft interiors is a plus.
• Knowledge of aircraft documentation systems and configuration control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft seats and components using CATIA V5 to meet regulations and customer requirements; include complex sheet metal, machined, cast/forged metal parts and plastic components.
• Generate 2D drawings from 3D models using standard aerospace drafting practices and in-house standards.
• Respond to customer concerns by making design changes in seat design and components to meet expectations and regulations.
• Participate in design meetings with project engineers to discuss engineering issues and customer requests.
• Provide documentation to support sourcing of parts for Purchasing and Production.

Skills

CAD design (2D/3D)

Aerospace drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Position Summary:

Completes basic activities of design engineering, including designing aircraft seats and components in compliance with FAA regulations, and customer and OEM requirements. Complete piece part and assembly design using CATIA Version 4 and 5, including 3D modeling and drawing/drafting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Utilizing knowledge of CAD 2D/3D systems (CATIA version 5), design aircraft seats and components that meet customer expectations and are in conformance to applicable regulations. This includes the detail design of complex sheet metal, machined, cast or forged metal components, as well as injection molded or vacuum formed plastic components.
• Generate 2D drawings based on created 3D models, using standard aerospace drafting practices, as well as in house drafting standards.
• Responds to concerns of customers by making design changes in seat design and components in a manner that meets customer expectations and are in conformance with applicable regulations.
• Participates in design meetings with project engineers to discuss engineering issues, including design changes and requests from customers.
• Supports Purchasing and Production by providing the necessary documentation to support sourcing of parts.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant Engineering field with 0-3 years of experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience.

Technical Experience:

• Experience in the design of Aircraft interiors is a plus.
• Knowledge about aircraft documentation systems for after sales (CMM, SB) and aircraft configuration control systems is a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Experience in the design of Aircraft interiors is a plus.
• Knowledge about aircraft documentation systems for after sales (CMM, SB) and aircraft configuration control systems is a plus.
• Experience in CATIA V5 a plus.