Seat Design Engineer 2

Jamco Interiors; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jamco engineers are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to advance seating systems for production, retrofit, and development programs. You will collaborate with lead engineers to deliver compliant, customer-focused solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, drafting, and validation, with emphasis on stress/kinematic analyses and design verification in a production environment. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering education and experience appropriate to independently perform intermediate-level mechanical design and analysis assignments.
• Experience with mechanical design, preferably involving aircraft seating, aerospace interiors, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, OEM requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CAD/modeling and engineering tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, preliminary stress, kinematics, dynamic analysis, and design validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aircraft seating systems, installations, assemblies, components, and specifications.
• Create and modify seat designs using approved modeling, design, and engineering processes and tools.
• Interpret customer and OEM requirements, aircraft layouts, installation drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering packages and documentation in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform engineering design checks, analysis, and validation with periodic technical guidance.
• Conduct preliminary stress, kinematics, and dynamic analyses and validate analytical models against test data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seat-system issues and provide technical support for production, manufacturing, and in-service programs.
• Participate in design teams and coordinate technical activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments.
• Support engineering department goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace interiors

Engineering drawings

CAD modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pre-employment checks

Education

Engineering education and experience for intermediate mechanical design/analysis

Tools

CAD software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Employee Technical Everett, WA, US

Salary Range: $93,000.00 To $140,800.00 Annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary S upports the design, development, and substantiation of mechanical aircraft seating systems for production, retrofit, and product development programs. Works with Lead and senior engineers to develop engineering solutions that meet customer, OEM, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Design and develop mechanical aircraft seating systems, installations, assemblies, components, and specifications.
• Create and modify seat designs using approved modeling, design, and engineering processes and tools.
• Interpret customer and OEM requirements, aircraft layouts, installation drawings, and applicable design standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering packages and documentation in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform engineering design checks, analysis, and validation with periodic technical guidance.
• Conduct preliminary stress, kinematics, and dynamic analyses and validate analytical models against test data.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seat-system issues and provide technical support for production, manufacturing, and in-service programs.
• Participate in design teams and coordinate technical activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments.
• Support engineering department goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Engineering education and experience appropriate to independently perform intermediate-level mechanical design and analysis assignments.
• Experience with mechanical design, preferably involving aircraft seating, aerospace interiors, or related mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, OEM requirements, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with applicable CAD/modeling and engineering tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, preliminary stress, kinematics, dynamic analysis, and design validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Physical Demands, Travel & Work Environment
Work is primarily performed in a professional engineering environment and may require interaction with manufacturing areas. Domestic or international travel may be required.

Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Benefit Conversion at Termination
• 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
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Personal Leave
• Wedding Leave
• Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

This description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.

Jamco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).