Seat Design Engineer

Summary

This position is responsible for the research, design, and substantiation of mechanical seat design within the Seat Engineering department utilizing established modeling and drafting standards. The Seat Design Engineer assists with the design and development of engineering packages based on customer and OEM requirements for production, retrofit applications, and product development.

Exempt

$5,000.00

• Perform design assignments in accordance with established design standards independently.
  • Assigned design tasks include but are not limited to: commercial aircraft seat mechanical design, mechanical seat installations, detailed assemblies, and seat mechanical specifications.
• Maintain or modify top-level mechanical seat assemblies or components based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools.
• Participate in teams to support the development of designs and review and approve documentation of design implementation.
• Obtain, interpret, and analyze OEM airplane seat install or layout drawings using approved processes and tools.
• Provide liaison support for assigned duties to manufacturing and/or in‑service issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical seat system problems.
• Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Utilize internal drawing/document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements.
• Perform engineering design checks and sign documents, with periodic technical guidance from Supervisor/Functional Manager.
• Perform engineering design analysis (e.g., preliminary stress analysis or kinematics analysis), design validation (validate analysis models against test data), and task scope (work scope validation).
• Perform engineering design approvals and task scheduling (detailed schedule of a given task per program requirements).
• Perform engineering project scope review, project time estimates and project RFQ commitment along with resources planning and assignments.
• Act as design authority for design tasks.
• Define engineering tasks for PE/Functional Manager.
• Provide mentoring and performance management input to Functional Manager.
• Some domestic or international travel may be required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the established department standards (i.e., meet published metrics). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Solid Works preferred.
• Must be able to provide complicated layouts and program design studies.
• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing departments.

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering field with 8 years or more of experience, or equivalent working experience (15 years minimum in an aerospace‑related field).

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Federal Aviation Requirements, Airframe OEM and industry requirements regarding Seat Design and Installation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity, manage difficult situations, meet commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear, with specific vision abilities required,…