Mechanical Engineer/Designer - Interiors/Cabin Completions

Unique Skills:
Aircraft Cabin Interiors Designer/Mechanical Engineer in Completions Engineering: -Design responsibilities primarily involve engineering design of new and derivative versions of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft. Examples include custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, oxygen systems, electrical wire routing, lighting, PSU, cabin liners, ledges/dados, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations. -Design engineer will design installations for aforementioned commodities along with necessary airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation and should have the competency with Weight & Center of Gravity Analysis. -Experience in reading and understanding Electrical Schematics for cabinetry & component interface or connections. -Engineering design work includes the creation of drawings/models using either CATIA V5, or AutoCAD and SmarTeam. -Design Engineer will be required to liaison with the shop on engineering issues. - Knowledgeable with Installation Analysis, Similarity Analysis and Mount Configuration along with any other required items. -Design engineer will employ design standards consistent with company standards and accepted design methods executed under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Group Head to meet aircraft delivery schedule. Preferred Skills: - Experience with Part 25 certification associated with Transport Airplane Cabin Interiors, AC25-17A -Part 135 associated with Flight Sleeping Facilities aircraft requirements -Knowledge of Parametric design with the following experience: Automating mechanical design using knowledgeware toolsets in CATIA V5 Using and creating Power Copy, Actions, Reactions, Rules, Knowledge Patterns, and User designed features to tailor custom tasks and designs Enterprise Knowledge Language (EKL) programming language Proficiency with contextually linked design Additional responsibilities are out lined in the job description and as assigned by the Mechanical Engineering Group Head.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of products and services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions: 1. Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues 2. Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field 3. Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities 4. Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule 5. Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results 6. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative

Additional Functions: 1. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements: 1. Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline