Liaison Engineer

Ateeca Inc; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateeca Inc is seeking Expert Liaison Engineers to support operations in Everett, Seattle, Auburn, Renton, WA and Portland, OR. This fully onsite role requires frequent factory floor collaboration, prompt engineering decisions, and strong communication with production personnel to transform designs into reality.

The position covers from initial build through production and post-production environments, with shifts varying by site and possible travel between Puget Sound locations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Engineering (USA ABET preferred).
• 9+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Experienced).
• Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes.
• Prior MRB experience or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
• Applies design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the lifecycle.
• Implements product/process improvements and supports IPTs and design reviews.
• Represents the engineering community from initial build through production and post-production.
• Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Client standards.
• Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in on-site disabled product repair teams, accident investigation and support teams.
• Analyzes damage repair or structural modification for safe operations and to prevent collateral damage.
• Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
• Develops non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.

Skills

9+ years experience in structures, the

Education

ABET accredited Engineering degree

Tools

MRB certification

Job description

• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role. Regular and predictable attendance is required
• The Client Commercial Airplanes Liaison Engineering Organization is seeking Expert Liaison Engineers to support operations in Everett, Seattle, Auburn, and or Renton Washington as well as Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a proactive individual who can make prompt engineering decisions and who want to go beyond their desk and into the factory for hands on engineering.
• This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as the candidate will be partnering closely with production personnel. The candidate will be the engineering representative on the factory floor transforming design into reality.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
• Applies knowledge of Client design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
• Applies engineering principles to research technical, operational and quality issues in support of executing final engineering solutions.
• Identifies documents, analyzes reported problems and communicates deviations that could impact design intent and safety; recommends and manages resolution.
• Develops and implements product/process improvements.
• Supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participates in design reviews.
• Represents the engineering community from initial build through the production and post-production environment.
• Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Client standards.
• Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in on-site disabled product repair teams, accident investigation and support teams.
• Analyzes damage repair or structural modification to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage and assure a safe work environment.
• Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
• Develops non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.
• This position is fully onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. This position involves daily exposure to factory environment which includes stairs, trip hazards, high noise areas, chemical hazards (breathing and handling), and entering airplanes during their many stages of build.
• This position participates in the approximately 9-month Client Company Training Rotation Program, which may involve assignments to the first, second, or third shift, as well as weekend or daily overtime. The specific requirements for shift assignments and overtime vary between sites and are typically covered on a rotation basis. Additionally, there may be travel involved between Client Puget Sound sites during the training rotation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's or Masters of Science Degree from an ABET OR ABET equivalent accredited course of study in Engineering
• 9 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Experienced).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years of experience working with MRB (Material Review Board) activities related to aircraft systems or structures (Experienced).
• Hands-on experience with materials and manufacturing processes.
• Prior BCA Engineering Material Review Board (MRB) certification

Shift:

• This position is for multiple shifts and may require off shift, weekend, and travel assignments.
• The candidate may periodically be assigned to first, second, or third shift as well as weekend or daily overtime. This requirement varies from site to site and is typically covered on a rotation basis.

Education / Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.