Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.

Create designs of aircraft interior products ranging from but not limited to: bins, galleys, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircrafts using a computer aided drafting system and support existing designs of products which are manufactured on site. While creating new designs, considerations of certification, composites/general material selection due to weight restrictions in aircraft, and ease of manufacturing is necessary.

Product designs range from basic interiors products used in regional aircraft and commercial airlines, to first class and high end private jets products.

• Produce innovative, intelligent designs for production in a timely manner with respect to the project schedule, while optimizing ease of manufacturing, cost, weight, and function;
• Design to mandatory regulatory requirements, customer and company specifications;
• Produce accurate 3D models, preliminary layouts, production details and assembly drawings while meeting drawing release dates;
• Prepare drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer;
• Produce ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) as required to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification;
• Release 3D models and drawings, maintaining data integrity;
• Act as a shop liaison during initial production of new product designs to prevent and/or solve any engineering issue that may arise;
• Identify problems and develop solutions;
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to examine supplier lead times, costs and availability for parts and tooling necessary to manufacture the product being designed.

3-6 years.

• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

BS Engineering/Science, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred or 2-Year Technical + 3-5 Years experience in field.

Sound understanding of mechanical systems, the strength of available materials, and manufacturing processes—composite experience is a plus. Basic understanding of tolerances and their implications. Basic understanding of airframe environment, interfaces, airworthiness and regulatory requirements for passenger aircraft.

MS Office Suite, MS Windows. CATIA V5, Smar Team are preferred. AutoCAD is useful.