Aviation Senior Engineer

Pride Staff has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join an established, industry-leading aerospace and aviation safety equipment manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of prototypes, material specifications, production tooling, and assembly drawings to illustrate specified materials and manufacturing sequences.

Review engineering drawings, evaluate measurement data to establish appropriate tolerances, and recommend design alterations to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability.

Create comprehensive test plans, conduct testing, and author formal test reports demonstrating strict compliance with FAA and government standards (PMA, TSO, DER repairs, and CFR).Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including detail and assembly drawings, standard work instructions, inspection requirements, operating manuals, and product labeling.

Maintain substantial hands-on interface with factory employees and machinery to troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly.

Source new components and raw materials from vendors; plan, organize, and direct the work assignments of technical support personnel and outside suppliers.

Provide technical support to Sales, direct customer inquiries, Production, and Quality teams; coordinate with repair stations and company affiliates on special projects assigned by the VP of Engineering.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
8–12 years of hands-on engineering experience in the mechanical or aerospace  knowledge of FAA regulations and compliance pathways, including Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Technical Standard Orders (TSO), Designated Engineering Representative (DER) repairs, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).High proficiency in design software, specifically Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Inventor, alongside the Microsoft Office Suite.

Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and direct the efforts of technicians, internal support staff, and third-party vendors.

Practical ability to evaluate machinery issues and resolve operational roadblocks directly on the production floor.

Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical specifications.

Pride Staff is an equal opportunity employer

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $ - $ Per Year

Job Summary Job number: 592920

Profession:
Administrative/Clerical/HR