Engineer, TechOps Interiors Engineering

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing program

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flight privileges

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Cabin Design team within Interiors Engineering. You will coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to define scopes, schedules, and resources for cabin reconfigurations and new product developments.

Key duties include preparing reports and drawings, developing regulatory compliance plans, and providing on-site prototype and production support for aircraft modifications. A strong aerospace background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong project management and coordination skills with cross-divisional teams.
• Ability to travel as required and work in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
• Experience with aircraft cabin design, certification, or prior-to-service work is preferred.
• Familiarity with CFR 14 CFR 121/145 regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, OEMs, suppliers and MROs to support cabin design and reconfiguration projects.
• Define scope of work for development projects and establish schedules and resources.
• Develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans with SMEs and ODA.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for projects.
• Oversee cabin component design, integration, installation and certification tasks.

Skills

Project management

Relationship management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AMM/CMM/IPC/WDMs

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Interiors Engineering department implements new passenger cabins and reconfigures existing cabins for Delta's aircraft fleet through the development and deployment of engineering solutions. The department supports the reconfiguration of Delta's cabins as an effort to improve our passengers' overall experience as well as to align with Delta Corporate Strategy. Within Interiors Engineering, the department is comprised of two teams: Cabin Avionics and Cabin Design. Interiors Engineering is currently seeking a Project Engineer to support the Cabin Design team.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, aircraft OEMs, component suppliers, and maintenance repair organizations, to support the design and development of cabin reconfigurations, new product development, and/or new aircraft specifications.

• Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements

• Establish and maintain schedules that achieve defined objectives, including breakdown of tasks and associated resources from conceptualization to industrialization

• Collaborate with Delta's SMEs and ODA to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans

• Organize and/or prepare all relevant reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for assigned projects

• Define scope for cabin related designs, integrations, installations, and certifications of cabin components and systems for Delta’s aircraft fleet.

• Collect information, organize documents, and participate in design review meetings to develop Engineering Authorizations for prior-to-service or cabin retrofit projects. Provide onsite prototype and production support for aircraft modifications or prior-to-service visits.

• Coordinates projects with internal and external organizations, including various commodity suppliers. Develop strong internal customer relationships and maintain high level of customer focus.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Previous airline, military, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft is strongly preferred.

• Ability to work well in cross-divisional teams.

• Must be willing to travel as required

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Project management experience; strong relationship management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

• Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect

• Compensation and title based upon experience level

• Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.

• Familiarity with CFR’s and DOT regulations pertaining to aircraft cabin certification

• Familiarity with use of Aircraft Technical Manuals (AMM, CMM, IPCs, WDMs, etc) is desired

• Familiarity with airline operations and support system is desired

• Familiarity with application of Safety Risk Management in technical applications is desired.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institution or 5 years of relevant experience.

• 2 years industry experience credited for a Master's degree, in the listed disciplines

• 3 years industry experience credited for a PhD in the listed disciplines

• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

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