Lead Mechanical Engineer, Lavatory Design

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Lavatory Design

Full Time Standard Employee Management Everett, WA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position is responsible for leading assigned aerospace lavatory design and modification activities in the engineering department utilizing established modeling and design standards. The Lead Engineer will support the design and development of engineering packages based on customer and OEM requirements for production, retrofit applications, and product development.

include the following with other duties as assigned:

• Design of commercial aircraft lavatories, including lavatory structures and mechanical systems (air, water, waste).
• Modification of existing lavatories, including interior design changes and exterior modifications and provisioning.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable FAA, EASA, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support structural, flammability, safety, and certification activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including stress, manufacturing, certification, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Research and evaluate existing lavatory designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Support prototype development, testing, and qualification activities.
• Resolve production and in‑service issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage engineering changes, design updates, and configuration control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on weight reduction, cost optimization, manufacturability, and passenger experience.
• Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives.
• Utilize internal drawing/document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements.
• Some domestic or international travel may be required.
• Provide mentoring and performance management input to Functional Manager.
• Perform engineering projects workscope review and project time estimates. Support project RFQ activities including task and time estimates.
• Perform monthly engineering hours forecast updates for assigned projects.
• Act as design authority for design tasks.

This job may have some supervisory responsibilities as Lead Engineer and as delegated by the Functional Manager.

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). The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field and 8–10 years (or equivalent) of experience; 18 years minimum in an aerospace related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial aircraft lavatory design.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or Solid Works.

Moderate travel within the U.S. and abroad may be required to support JAMCO America programs.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality for both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations can be made…