Design Engineer III

Elevate Aircraft Seating

Santa Maria (CA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7% bonus potential

Generous 401(K) matching

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

12 paid holidays

Affordable health care plans

On-site gym

Free electric car charging stations

Potential for growth within organization

Job summary

A leading aircraft seating manufacturer in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a skilled Design Engineer. This on-site position involves creating and implementing effective seating design solutions, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with 1+ year leading or mentoring the work of assigned employees.
Experience in understanding a variety of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Design products by defining and executing engineering concepts.
Coordinate with groups for program completion according to safety standards.
Monitor project tracking status to ensure projects are completed accurately.

Skills

Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes

Understanding of material properties including metals and composites

Ability to design complex integrated kinematic assemblies

Knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Tools

CATIA

AUTOCAD

PLM

Job description

Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing since 2018. We are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for creating and helping the implementation of effective seating design solutions, from inception to completion, with consideration to schedule, budget, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions

Design products by defining and executing engineering concepts, including material and process selections
Coordinate with groups such as manufacturing, planning, purchasing, program management, certification, stress engineering, and electrical engineering to ensure program completion according to safety standards, regulations, and schedule
Apply engineering principles in the development of products to ensure unit meets specification, regulation, schedule, and budget requirements
Provide design support for current and new product design projects
Create 3D models of individual components and assemblies in CATIA. Create and or check 2D drawings of parts, components, sub-assemblies and assemblies as required in CATIA and AUTOCAD
Research and verify the design criteria and needs per customer as well as based upon regulatory and integrator or OEM requirements
Develop and optimize designs which adhere to performance targets including cost, volume, weight, and quality, as established by management and customer demand. Identify opportunities to optimize components and assemblies whenever possible
Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly, including and not limited to soliciting observations from fabricators, operators, quality assurance, product support, supply chain specialists, or other disciplines as needed
Coordinate component integration aspects such as electronics and other BFE items
Create design proposals, including presentations, and objectively demonstrate the benefits and rationale behind proposed designs. This may include presentations to a variety to groups including other disciplines, and customers
Provide technical support to supply chain to address vendor inquiries
Monitor project tracking status to ensure projects are completed accurately and timely
Maintains a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Maintains and protects the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

Experience

Level III: 5+ years of experience with 1+ year leading or mentoring the work of assigned employees

Skills

Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience in understanding a variety of manufacturing processes including composites forming, CNC machining, stampings, sheet metal forming, and thermoforming
Understanding of material properties including metals, general plastics, and composites
Ability to design complex integrated kinematic assemblies
Knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM

Other

May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required
Must show proof of ability to work in the United States
Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

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