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Jamco · 1 day ago

Seat Design Engineer 5

Jamco is a company focused on mechanical seat design within the aerospace industry. The Seat Design Engineer is responsible for the research, design, and substantiation of mechanical seat designs, collaborating with various teams to support engineering goals and ensuring compliance with established standards.

AerospaceManufacturingArchitecture & DesignInterior Design
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Responsibilities

Perform design assignments in accordance with established design standards independently
Assigned design tasks include but not limited to: commercial aircraft seat mechanical design, mechanical seat installations, detailed assemblies and seat mechanical specifications
Maintains or modifies top level mechanical seat assemblies or components based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools
Participates in teams to support the development of designs. Reviews and approved the documentation of design implementation
Obtain, interpret, and analyze OEM airplane seat install or layout drawings using approved processes and tools
Provides liaison support for assigned duties to manufacturing and/or in-service issues
Troubleshoots mechanical seat systems 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 periodical technical guidance from Supervisor/Functional Manager
Perform engineering design analysis (such as preliminary Stress analysis or Kinematics Analysis), design validation (such as validate analysis models against test data) and task scope (such as work scope validation)
Perform engineering design approvals (design/approval authority) and task scheduling (such as detailed schedule of a given task per program requirements)
Perform engineering projects 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

Qualification

CATIA V5SolidworksMechanical DesignManufacturing ProcessesBoeing/Aircraft StandardsCustomer OrientationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

BS degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field (8 years or more of experience) or equivalent working experience (15 years minimum in an aerospace related field)
Drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Solidworks
Must be able to provide complicated lay-outs and program design studies
Must be able to interact successfully with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing departments
Must be able to function as part of a design team or a design team (up to 6 SDE's)
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
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of 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
Solicit customer feedback to improve service

Preferred

Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
Thorough understanding of Boeing/Aircraft/SAE Seat Design Standards/Requirements

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental and Vision Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Benefit Conversion at Termination
Bereavement Leave
Educational Assistance
Family and Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) \Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022
Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Service Leave
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Pregnancy Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Personal Leave

Company

Jamco

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Jamco is a premier global provider of aircraft interiors, holding market-leading positions in lavatories and galleys, a growing presence in business/first-class seating, and associated modification services.

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