Senior Mechanical Engineer, Interiors and Structures

Greenpoint Technologies, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies, Inc. seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to create complex VIP aircraft interiors and structures using CAD tools to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget and schedules.

You will design interiors such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring and related components, select materials, evaluate trade-offs, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize for cost and quality while meeting BOM and fabrication specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.
• Strong CAD skills (3D Inventor preferred and 2D AutoCAD) with knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Ability to apply design-for-manufacturing concepts and material selection principles.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical aircraft interiors and structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring and related systems.
• Analyze subsystem and project specifications and select materials based on structural needs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to reduce parts count and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure designs meet FAA requirements, budgets and project schedules.
• Provide design guidance, support test setups, and maintain documentation per BOM and specs.

Skills

CAD/Design

Inventor

AutoCAD

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Summary

Creates complex design of VIP aircraft interiors and/or structures to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget and project schedules using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools.

• Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and/or structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring, floor structure, ceiling grids,
• Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications.
• Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and materials specifications. Evaluates trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, coatings, and other selections to best meet design objectives. Works with materials suppliers and material testing when needed.
• Applies experience and knowledge, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other factors affecting production cost and quality
• Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications.
• Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards and FAA requirements.
• Adheres to budget and project schedules.
• Provides design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
• Maintains state‑of‑the‑art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools. Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity.
• Works with the Design Department to develop esthetic product designs that meet the market need and customer acceptance.
• Supports test setups preparation and test reports development.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Summary

Creates complex design of VIP aircraft interiors and/or structures to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget and project schedules using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools.

• Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and/or structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring, floor structure, ceiling grids,
• Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications.
• Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and materials specifications. Evaluates trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, coatings, and other selections to best meet design objectives. Works with materials suppliers and material testing when needed.
• Applies experience and knowledge, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other factors affecting production cost and quality
• Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications.
• Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards and FAA requirements.
• Adheres to budget and project schedules.
• Provides design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
• Maintains state‑of‑the‑art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools. Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity.
• Works with the Design Department to develop esthetic product designs that meet the market need and customer acceptance.
• Provides liaison engineering support.
• Support test setups preparation and test reports development.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines:
  • Mechanical: lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, flooring, placards, OEM modifications, etc.
  • Avionics: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment.

Job Core Competencies

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Summary Of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering, a minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills, both 3D (Inventor preferred) and 2D (AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with industry standard practices, fasteners, materials, and component parts. As well as the ability to search and specify new supplied parts.
• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design-for-manufacturing and assembly, costing, and material selection.
• Knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting (ANSI Y14.5) standards.
• Understanding of mechanical motion modeling, and weight and balance analysis
• Ability to check engineering drawings for Fit, Form and Function.

• Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget and technical solutions with minimal margin of error.
• Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering)
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines:
  • Mechanical: lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, flooring, placards, OEM modifications, etc.
  • Avionics: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $109,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

About Greenpoint Technologies

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award‑winning company culture, and on‑time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading‑edge tools and employee‑built processes to deliver extraordinary, one‑of‑a‑kind custom aircraft interiors. It’s complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.