Senior Aerospace/Mechanical Design Engineer

First Class Air Company; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Air Company in Sunrise, FL seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, implement, and validate technical products and systems, with hands-on work with factory teams. You will review drawings, set tolerances, plan testing, and drive cost-effective quality improvements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 8+ years of engineering experience, plus knowledge of FAA regulations (PMA/DER/CFR/TSO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace fields.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations; PMA's, DER, CFRs, TSO's.
• Experience with design software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise technicians and interact with suppliers.
• Hands-on to support and resolve production issues with machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of prototypes, material specifications, and production tooling.
• Reviews engineering drawings
• Evaluates measurement data to determine appropriate tolerances
• Recommends design changes and manufacturing improvements based on measurement data
• Substantial hands-on work and interface with factory employees.
• Responsible for meeting new delivery dates
• Study specifications, mockups and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, production sequence and detail.
• Creation of test plans, conducting tests, and preparing test reports to show compliance with government standards. (PMA, TSO, DER Repairs)
• Preparation of design documentation including detail and assembly drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
• Sourcing of new components and materials from vendors.
• Writing operating manuals, owner's manuals, and product labeling.
• Provide technical support through sales department and directly to customers.
• Provide support for the Production and Quality Departments.
• Create assembly drawings to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
• Plan, organize and delegate all work assignments for support personnel.
• Respond to an ongoing basis to work requests, problems, and opportunities from various departments, customers, and other areas of request.
• Support company culture and FLIGHT principles.
• Coordinate with all areas of Survival Products and its affiliates and/or repair stations on any items that are necessary to support increased customer focus and satisfaction as related to assigned areas.
• Such other duties, functions, special projects, and responsibilities assigned by the VP of Engineering.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Supervise technicians and suppliers

Production issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

8+ years engineering experience in mechanical or aerospace fields

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

First Class Air Company in Sunrise, FL seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, implement, and validate technical products and systems, with hands-on work with factory teams. You will review drawings, set tolerances, plan testing, and drive cost-effective quality improvements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 8+ years of engineering experience, plus knowledge of FAA regulations (PMA/DER/CFR/TSO).