Mechanical Engineer 4, Lavatory Design

Jamco Interiors; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Jamco Interiors in Everett, WA is looking for a Lavatory Design Engineer. The role involves designing lavatory systems for commercial aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA and EASA regulations, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Candidates should have a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering along with significant experience in aerospace lavatory design.

The position also requires proficiency in CAD software and involves responsibilities like overseeing structural design modifications and supporting prototype testing and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in aerospace lavatory design or related field.
• Ability to create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering documentation.
• Experience with structural, flammability, safety, and certification activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop lavatory systems for commercial aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design improvements.
• Support production and in-service issues with root cause analysis.

Skills

CAD software proficiency (CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, SolidWorks)

Commercial aircraft lavatory design

Mechanical and aerospace engineering principles

Collaborative skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for working on assigned Aerospace Lavatory design and modification activities in the engineering department utilizing established modeling and design standards. The Lavatory Design Engineer will support design and development of engineering packages based on customer and OEM requirements for production, retrofit applications and product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of commercial aircraft lavatories, including lavatory structures and mechanical systems (air, water, waste).
• Modification of existing lavatories, including lavatory interior design changes and exterior modifications and provisioning.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable FAA, EASA, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Support structural, flammability, safety, and certification activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including stress, manufacturing, certification, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Research and evaluate existing lavatory designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Support prototype development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Resolve production and in‑service issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage engineering changes, design updates, and configuration control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on weight reduction, cost optimization, manufacturability, and passenger experience.
• Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives.
• Utilize internal drawing/document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements.
• Some domestic or international travel may be required.
• Provide mentoring and performance management input to Functional Manager.
• Perform engineering project scope review and project time estimates; support project RFQ activities including task and time estimates.
• Act as design authority for design tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job may have some supervisory responsibilities when acting in the role of Lead Engineer and as delegated by the Functional Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the established department standards (i.e., meet published metrics). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field and 5 years or more of experience (or equivalent); 15 years minimum in an aerospace-related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in commercial aircraft lavatory design.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks.

Moderate Travel

Travel within the U.S. and abroad may be required to support JAMCO America programs.

Language Skill

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

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.

Customer Orientation

Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Benefit Conversion at Termination
• Bereavement Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
• Holidays
• Jury Duty/Witness Service Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability
• Short‑Term Disability
• Pregnancy Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Leave
• Wedding Leave
• Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

Jamco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To be effective in this role, the employee must be able to accomplish each essential duty to performance satisfaction. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform such essential duties.