Senior Engineer, Design Engineering

Jobtailor; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico seeks a seasoned aerospace engineer to lead APU/TJ supply chain activities, analyze QNs, and respond to eSRI requests. You will support supplier transitions, drive engineering changes to improve quality, cost, and producibility, and perform advanced analyses to inform design decisions.

You will mentor P1/P2 engineers, contribute to knowledge sharing, and participate in cross‑functional teams to deliver robust design solutions balancing performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Engineering (FEA/CAD) software, Teamcenter, SAP and programming languages
• Experience in Aerospace Industry, Auxiliary Power Units and Jet Engines
• Strong mechanical aptitude to understand complex assemblies and translate into analytical assumptions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, time management and organization
• Knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, risk management, action tracking)

Responsibilities

• Lead the support APU/TJ Supply Chain activities including QN analysis and eSRI responses
• Provide engineering support for supplier transitions and engineering changes
• Perform CAD functions to create 2D drawings, 3D models, and assemblies
• Interpret tolerances and features in part drawings
• Lead continuous improvement and process updates
• Conduct advanced analyses (structural, thermal, tolerances) for design decisions
• Lead escape investigations and implement corrective actions
• Participate in integrated product teams to balance performance, cost, schedule, quality
• Prepare and present status and technical content to leadership, customers and suppliers
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and drive knowledge sharing
• Advance documentation and best‑practice implementation

Skills

CAD

Engineering Change Execution

Quality Notification Analysis

Tolerance Stack‑Ups

Structural Assessments

Thermal Evaluations

Engineering Documentation

Design Solutions Development

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teamcenter

SAP

FEA Software

Job description

• Lead the support APU/TJ Supply Chain activities by analyzing and dispositioning Quality Notifications (QNs), responding to Electronic Supplier Requests for Information (eSRI), providing engineering support to supplier transitions, executing hardware Engineering Changes to improve quality, cost, and producibility metrics.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of P1/P2 engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
• Perform Computer-Aided Design (CAD) functions to manipulate and create 2D geometries, 3D models, and 3D assemblies to meet fit, form, and function requirements and support engineering documentation.
• Interpret and define tolerances and features in part drawings.
• Lead efforts to develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor.
• Perform advanced engineering analyses such as structural assessments, thermal evaluations, tolerance stack‑ups, and other calculations required to support design decisions.
• Lead escape investigations, identifying root causes and execute implementation of corrective actions and design enhancements.
• Participate as a design support lead in integrated product teams for small projects to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Prepare and present status and technical content to Program Chief Engineers, APU leadership, customers, and suppliers; effectively communicate complex issues and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Advance continuous improvement efforts, including process updates, Engineering Knowledge Systems document development, and engineering best‑practice implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Engineering (i.e. FEA, CAD, etc.) software, Teamcenter, SAP and programming languages.
• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry, Auxiliary Power Units and Jet Engines.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude to understand the interactions of complex assemblies and how to translate those interactions into sound analytical assumptions.
• Communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence and resolve complex technical issues, Team oriented, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of project management concepts (scheduling, risk management, action tracking).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design and analysis, with a strong focus on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), engineering drawing interpretation, and advanced engineering analyses. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate complex technical issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in the aerospace industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering
• 5 Years Of Engineering Experience
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standards
• Aerospace Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Computer-Aided Engineering
• Advanced Engineering Analyses
• Engineering Change Execution
• Quality Notification Analysis
• Tolerance Stack-Ups
• Structural Assessments
• Thermal Evaluations
• Engineering Documentation
• Design Solutions Development
• Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Industry
• Auxiliary Power Units
• Jet Engines
• Engineering Best Practices
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365
• Teamcenter
• SAP
• FEA Software