Completions Liaison​/Design Engineer II; Weekend Shift - Appleton, WI

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

This is a Weekend Liaison/Design Engineer position in the Structural/Mechanical Engineering Completions group. The team is responsible for the completion (outfitting) of new large cabin Gulfstream aircraft. The primary role is to ensure all mechanical and structural engineering related production issues are addressed and resolved in a timely fashion. The position may include engineering design, modeling, and drafting of interior furnishings and wire harnesses as part of outfitting new aircraft.

The candidate will work in a proactive, team-based environment with Operations, Engineering, Certification, and Quality.

This position is based in Appleton, Wisconsin and focuses on aircraft cabinetry, monuments, and associated wire harnesses. Examples include custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations. Engineering includes installations for commodities along with required airframe modifications to meet load requirements of the interior installation. The position is intended to provide weekend coverage to support Operations and maintain aircraft build schedules, with options for work schedules that meet this requirement.

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and able to work alone to solve problems.

• Review and disposition of all manufacturing (production, completion, vendor) issues relating to material discrepancies, engineering data, and electrical harnesses.
• Determine root cause(s) of engineering errors and drive solutions back to the upfront engineering process to improve quality.
• Ensure Operations and Engineering are informed of all in-work issues that could impact the current aircraft schedule.
• Coordinate with other groups to assure design requirements and objectives are maintained.
• Create engineering data as required based on departmental needs.
• Maintain excellent oral and written communication skills in addition to strong project management capabilities.
• Liaison and/or MRB experience creating dispositions in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• EWIS experience preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 25, FAA procedures, and STC processes as they relate to certification of Aircraft Interiors is a plus, with on‑the‑job training available.

Additional responsibilities are outlined in the job description and as assigned by the Lead or Engineering Group Head.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related curriculum is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related engineering experience. Experience credit may be considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for a Master’s and 4 years for a PhD in a field applicable to the job position.

Position Purpose
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Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities –

Essential Functions:

• Solves typical engineering problems within the assigned discipline.
• Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones.
• Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity.
• Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments.
• Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy.
• Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures.

Additional Functions
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• Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments and application of technical principles in the assigned field of expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements
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• The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
• Applies knowledge…