Engineer I - Princeton, FL

Wencor Group LLC; Princeton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Wings Aerospace in Princeton, FL seeks a full-time on-site Project Manager for multiple engineering projects, reverse engineering, and technical writing. Experience with SolidWorks and FAA documentation is essential; work will be conducted at our Princeton, FL facility.

Responsibilities include reverse engineering and repair of aircraft components, creating CAD designs, and developing tooling and documentation packages for FAA submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• SolidWorks or 3D CAD software experience required.
• Ability to understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness (FAA/foreign authorities).
• Experience in quality control and new product development within aviation.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft components (electrical and mechanical) using manual/automatic measuring equipment.
• Establish measurement tolerances using industry practices and review of next-higher assemblies.
• Create, revise, and review designs using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Assist in creating Repair Process Documentation Packages for FAA and customers.
• Develop tools for aircraft maintenance and testing.
• Develop test and tooling equivalency with supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate and modify techniques and procedures to solve problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge FAA

Quality control

NPD aviation experience

Measurement tolerances

Design review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

SolidWorks or 3D CAD software experience

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD Software

Job description

Join the Silver Wings Aerospace Team

Silver Wings Aerospace located in Princeton, Florida is the industry's choice for a full suite of Power Generation (IDG, Generator, CSD), Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel Pumps, and Electrical Accessories.

As a leading MRO provider, our unparalleled expertise in component repairs, combined with our decades of experience, in-house engineering and technicians, delivers maximum value and reliability to our global clientele.

Overview of the Position:

Provides project management of multiple engineering projects, reverse engineering, and technical writing.

• This is for a full time on site position based out of our Princeton, FL facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and repair of various aircraft components, both electrical and mechanical, using manual and automatic measuring equipment.
• Establish measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/or review of next higher assemblies.
• Create, revise, and review designs using Solidworks 3D CAD Software
• Assist in creating Repair Process Supporting Documentation Packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
• Develop tools for aircraft maintenance.
• Develop test and tooling equivalency with supporting documentation.
• Research, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Further knowledge and witnessed practice of company core values.
• Knowledge of industry related sales and marketing principles.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Has an understanding of both the Repair Station and Design and Development quality manuals
• Ability to understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness for FAA and various foreign authorities.
• Experience in the quality control and new product development within the aviation industry.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering; or demonstrated equivalent as determined by the hiring manager.
• Solidworks or 3D CAD Software experience, required.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required