Senior Mechanical Engineer, Monuments

Summary

Creates complex designs of VIP aircraft monuments and mechanisms to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget, and project schedules using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools.

• Design complex monuments such as cabinets, bulkheads, vanities, lavatories, tables, divans, and other payload items.
• Design complex mechanisms for tables, doors, drawers, divans, and other moving features.
• Analyze and interpret subsystem and project specifications.
• Select materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and material specifications, evaluating trade‑offs to meet design objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, lower manufacturing costs, and minimized assembly error.
• Understand Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, and fabrication specifications.
• Ensure designs meet customer criteria, quality standards, and FAA requirements.
• Adhere to budget and project schedules.
• Provide design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
• Maintain state‑of‑the‑art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software tools, independently solving problems requiring research and creativity.
• Work with the Design Department to develop aesthetic product designs that meet market needs and customer acceptance.
• Support test setup preparation and development of test reports.
• Maintain regular attendance, arriving on time and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Adaptability – adapt to changes, manage competing demands, and respond to constructive feedback.
• Communications – express ideas effectively, listen, and keep others informed.
• Dependability – respond to requests, follow instructions, and keep commitments.
• Initiative – set and achieve challenging goals, persistently overcome obstacles, and take calculated risks.
• Teamwork – balance individual and team responsibilities and build positive teamwork.
• Work Quality – demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and continuous improvement.
• Judgment – make sound decisions, explain reasoning, involve relevant people, and act in a timely manner.
• Planning and Organization – prioritize work, use time efficiently, plan for resources, and integrate changes smoothly.
• Job Knowledge – apply specialized skills, learn new concepts, stay current, and use resources effectively.

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering, a minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required. Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a U.S. Person.

• Strong Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills, both 3D (Inventor preferred) and 2D (AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with industry standard practices, fasteners, materials, components, and the ability to search and specify new supplied parts.
• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design-for-manufacturing and assembly, costing, and material selection.
• Knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting (ANSI Y14.5) standards.
• Understanding of mechanical motion modeling and weight and balance analysis.
• Ability to check engineering drawings for Fit, Form and Function.
• Ability to meet high expectations for strict schedules, budget, and technical solutions with minimal margin of error.
• Ability to adapt to prototype‑engineering processes versus production engineering.
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines:
• Mechanical: lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, flooring, placards, OEM modifications, etc.
• Avionics: locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment).
• Independent and cross‑functional work as part of an established team.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds with hands, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and adjust close/color vision.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside core business hours as required.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.