Structural Design Engineer II

Piper-Aircraft-Inc; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL is seeking a Structural Design Engineer II to develop and document aircraft structural components. You will prepare CAD drawings, EO, and specifications for manufacturing, model layouts in NX, and manage design packages in Teamcenter with cross-functional collaboration across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or technology and at least five years’ aviation-related experience, with familiarity of FAR 23 and strong CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or technology (preferably mechanical or aerospace).
• Minimum five years general aviation related experience in airframe, mechanical drafting, or design.
• Familiarity with FAR 23 and certification is required.
• Working knowledge of Unigraphics CAD.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, Engineering Orders (EO), and specifications for use by Manufacturing in reproducing FAA-conforming product.
• Model conceptual layouts and proposed design changes in Unigraphics NX (CAD).
• Modify existing drawings (CAD and manual) to correct errors and implement new designs.
• Create new CAD drawings using Unigraphics NX and build design packages in Teamcenter.
• Coordinate with Systems, avionics/electrical, and other departments to meet milestones and releases.

Skills

Unigraphics CAD

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or technology (preferably mechanical or aerospace)

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Structural Design Engineer II (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

Prepare drawings, Engineering Orders (EO), and specifications in a standardized format for use by Manufacturing in reproducing a product which will be in conformance to approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type data, adhering to Records and Release procedures.

Model conceptual layouts and proposed design changes in Unigraphics NX (CAD)

Modify existing drawings, both CAD and manual, to correct errors and implement new designs

Create new CAD drawings using Unigraphics NX

Construct and manage design packages using Teamcenter

Use best practices to design detail parts and assemblies (mostly sheet metal) that are low cost and easy to install or service

Determine appropriate standard hardware, utilizing stocked items when able or sourcing specialty hardware as required

Coordinate with other departments (Systems, avionics/electrical, etc) to meet program milestones and release drawings according to the project schedule

Work on projects that span multiple areas of focus including wing, fuselage, empennage, interiors, seats, landing gear, placards, etc

Support manufacturing and experimental hangar as required during build and testing of product improvements

Research existing parts and structure in areas that may not have CAD models

Facilitate design review sessions for cross-functional coordination

Some project management required including project scope creation and recommendations, progress tracking, and completion estimations

Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.May be required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree in engineering or technology (preferably mechanical or aerospace), and minimum five years general aviation related experience in airframe, mechanical drafting, or design.

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, manufacturing, inspection and service; materials and material strengths, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly; working knowledge of Unigraphics CAD; and familiarity with FAR 23 and certification are required to perform the duties of this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to deal with personnel situations.

Considerable management skills are required to successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment; and is occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:

The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual.The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Companys need to achieve its business objective.Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.

American with Disability Act Requirements : External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationa origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. t