Engineer (Operational)

Air Tractor, Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Tractor, Inc. is seeking an Engineer to coordinate activities addressing engineering-related production problems at our Olney facility.

The role involves interpreting drawings and correcting errors identified during manufacturing, while collaborating with engineering, quality control, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to provide technical support. The ideal candidate will participate in the material review board, develop corrective action plans, and ensure drawings and documents remain

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred).
• Strong computer skills: CAD, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to evaluate and resolve engineering-related production problems in manufacturing.
• Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations.
• Interact with engineering staff, quality control, purchasing, manufacturing and other departments to provide technical support.
• Serve as a member of the material review board to determine disposition of defective or damaged parts.
• Evaluate findings to formulate a corrective action plan and coordinate implementation of that plan.
• Ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering-related production problems and resolutions are documented.

Skills

CAD

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Database skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace)

Tools

Autodesk CAD/Inventor

Job description

Air Tractor, Inc. is seeking applications for an Engineer. This position will coordinate activities to evaluate and resolve engineering-related production problems encountered in an aircraft manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will interpret engineering drawings and facilitates correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations. They will interact with other engineering staff as well as quality control, purchasing, manufacturing, and other department personnel to provide technical support.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to serving as a member of the material review board to determine disposition of defective or damaged parts. The engineer will evaluate findings to formulate a corrective action plan and coordinates the implementation of that plan. They will also ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering-related production problems and resolutions are documented.

Applicant Requirements:

• Possess a BS degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred)
• Have strong computer related skills (CAD, word processing, spread sheet, and database), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with Autodesk CAD/Inventor (3D modeling) software packages and technical writing.
• Background in structural analysis
• Material review board experience

Notifications:

• This position will be based at the Air Tractor facility in Olney, TX
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR 120.15)

About Air Tractor:

With nearly 500 employees at its Olney, Texas manufacturing facilities, Air Tractor produces a line of aircraft that includes 400, 500, 600 and 800-gallon capacity airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engines. The airplanes are used for agricultural aerial application, firefighting, narcotic crop eradication, fuel hauling, fighting locust plagues, and cleaning oil spills in coastal waters. From North, South and Central America, to Australia, Indonesia and China to Spain, Italy, Croatia and Africa, Air Tractor aircraft can be found working in more than 30 countries around the world and are supported by a global network of Air Tractor dealers. More information can be found at www.airtractor.com.