Airplane Interiors Design Engineer Level 3\4
Commercial Aircraft Interior Engineers develops, defines, integrates and certifies aircraft interior components or systems. Some examples of which are passenger seating, galleys, furnishings, stowage bins, waste systems, water systems, oxygen systems, lighting systems, linings, escape systems. In this role, you will utilize your skills for the engineering of structural and interior system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other engineering groups, production operations, suppliers and external customers throughout the aircrafts product life. Leads performance, integration and analysis of tests to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Manages supplier development, test and production activities and coordinates with the supplier to optimize the design and achieve program goals. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, shown proficiency in project management skills. Knowledge of aircraft interiors, commercial aircraft certification is strongly desired. Some positions require domestic and international travel.
Competencies
General• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Project Management
Experienced in creating comprehensive project schedules identifying time frames for key project milestones. Directs and manages more complex project schedules; independently identifies project resource requirements, may collaborate with others on the most complex projects assigned or assist more experienced employees in complex large scale projects. Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and work assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project; leads and directs the activities and resources of assigned projects and supports higher graded employees in more large scale and complex projects.
• Systems Thinking
Evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet team objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Formulates change strategies; seeks input from others to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
Technical• Analyze & Interpret Engr Data
Basic - Complete ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g., analyzing and troubleshooting GSE problems). Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Knowledge acquired through on the job training.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g., ability to analyze and interpret all products and services with the group). Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Recognized as a job expert within the department/organization.
• Certification & Qualification
Basic - Complete knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
Preferred - Extensive knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures, including knowledge of governing regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
• Computer Aided Design Tools
Basic - Able to apply a complete understanding of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to build and manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
Preferred - Ability to manipulate complex computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics). Able to build and manipulate complex data sets, (e.g., compare CATIA to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
• Engineering Processes
Basic - Complete knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Complete knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Preferred - Extensive and specialized knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Extensive and specialized knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
• Payloads Systems
Basic - Complete knowledge of payload systems and problems.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of specific payload systems and problems.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the ""Typical Education / Experience"" section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Prefer minimum of BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering. This is a HUB requisition that supports staffing requirements for several airplane programs in Washington State. Positions will be located in the Puget Sound area, WA.
- Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
- Division Bca Engineering
- Program
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/09/2012
