Flight Test Engineer Planner

Honda Aircraft Company; Greensboro, Winston-Salem (NC, NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking a Flight Test Engineering Planner to oversee the planning and installation processes for experimental Flight Test aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and planning documentation, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with FAA regulations. You will work closely with engineering teams to address planning issues and improve processes. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in creating and maintaining planning documentation.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with fabrication, assembly, and/or installations.

Responsibilities

• Plan sequence of installation, assembly, fabrication, and other operations.
• Manage Engineering backlog and create planning for Engineering driven changes.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

B.S.M.E.

B.S.A.E.

B.S.I.E.

B.S. Mfg. Eng.

Tools

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

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The Flight Test Engineering Planner is responsible for Flight Test Instrumentation and Engineering planning functions including fabrication and installation of detail parts and assemblies by creating visual and written work instructions for multiple systems and structures and maintaining the build sequence of experimental Flight Test aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Flight Coordination, the Flight Test Engineering Planner is responsible for planning sequence of installation, assembly, fabrication, and other operations to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery of work instructions to support experimental Flight Test Aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan sequence of installation, assembly, fabrication, and other operations to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery of work instructions.
• Support addressing issues with planning affecting the transfer of experimental aircraft from Manufacturing to Flight Test.
• Utilizing Teamcenter, maintain the master build sequence of the aircraft adjusting the build sequence as required to maintain efficiencies, create visual work instructions, incorporate cost reductions, and eliminate unnecessary disassembly, travelled work, and non-conformances related to planning.
• Review daily Engineering releases effective for experimental Flight Test aircraft to determine impacts.
• Manage Engineering backlog and create planning for Engineering driven changes required to support development and certification testing.
• Support Corrective Action investigations and resolutions.
• Active participant in Honda Aircraft Company’s Safety Management System.
• Adhere to FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures.

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

• Associates, B.S.M.E., B.S.A.E., B.S.I.E., or B.S. Mfg. Eng./ Eng. Tech. preferred
• 5+ years experience in creating and maintaining planning documentation, either visual or written
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with fabrication, assembly, and/or installations
• Previous Flight Test experience preferred.
• Experience in composite drilling, assembly, electrical harness and avionics installations, and sheet metal fabrication desired.
• Experience with GD&T desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings/models and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of configuration management and the creation/maintenance of MBOMs.
• Ability to convert complex processes into easy to understand and followed instructions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team environment to solve problems.
• Teamcenter Manufacturing/Process Planning, creating MBOM’s and BOP’s desired.
• Knowledge in MS Office Software Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat-cold-dust, and/or Aircraft Equipment, Parts, or Fuel odors.
• Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by Job Duties.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all Regulatory Requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal Regulations, Etc.).
• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by Job Duties.
• Comprehend and adhere to Management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.

*This is a Contingent Role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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