Mechanical Design Engineer III

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Join ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions to develop innovative passenger aircraft seating solutions that meet FAA, customer, and ZACS standards of quality.

• Provide technical support for seating programs and perform feasibility studies for ZACS proposals.
• Develop design data for manufacture, assembly, and installation of aircraft seating assemblies and components.
• Conduct fastener selections, tolerance studies, weight and cost assessments, and preliminary engineering analyses for aircraft modifications.
• Review design data produced by less experienced Design Engineers and mentor them.
• Interface with other ZACS departments to ensure customer and ZACS requirements are met and attend design review meetings.
• Support ZACS Manufacturing during manufacturing, assembly phases, and installation of seats by airframe/customer.
• Develop expertise with aircraft seat design concepts and industry design and test standards and support other engineering groups as workload requires.

• BS Degree in Engineering or related field; five years industry experience in passenger aircraft seating design preferred.
• Three years proficiency in Solid Works or comparable CAD program.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes, and aircraft component materials, fabrication practices, and aviation hardware.
• Experience with stress analysis, finite element modeling, 3D computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%).

• Ten years industry experience or Master’s Degree with eight years experience in passenger aircraft seating design.

• Normal office environment; 70% sitting, remaining time walking and moving around office area.
• Ability to maneuver around airplanes and work on industrial environment with extreme temperatures and loud noises.
• Typical bending, stooping, reaching, stretching with lifting limited to 10–20 lbs.
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Medical, Vision, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) and Tuition assistance