Sr. Design Engineer (FAA DER)
Scope of Responsibility:
- This position will begin as a Sr. Design Engineer and transition to be become a company FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER).
- Training to become a DER will be coordinated and overseen by EXTEX’s current FAA DER.
- This position will require a strong technical engineering background as well as a strong ability to effectively communicate internally and across organizations (EXTEX, FAA, EASA, third party labs, etc).
- A FAA DER must have a strong ability to make sound and efficient technical decisions independently.
- Effectively project manage and/or provide guidance on multiple PMA projects in parallel through all phases (design, procurement, test, certification, etc) to meet or exceed project goals, budgets, and timelines.
- A Sr. Design Engineer who is a DER candidate is a technical knowledge leader, self-starter, organized, and capable of seeing multiple projects to completion with little to no oversight.
- Once transitioned to the DER role, this position will oversee the other Design Engineer’s projects from a technical aspect and coordinate all certification efforts internally and with FAA/EASA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create intellectual property (PMA’s and DER repairs) via the design and development of various aerospace parts, assemblies, and products.
- Create, write, and review FAA reports, technical documents, and substantiation packages.
- Create drawings and 3D models of components utilizing SolidWorks for new product development, current product improvements, and for the reverse engineering of products.
- Apply engineering best practices and efficient project management through a systematic approach.
- Develop and document product and process specifications for new designs.
- Find complete and efficient solutions to both technical and regulatory challenges.
- Maintain records required by regulatory agencies for the development of new product.
- Verify the work of, assist, and advise technical employees and/or vendor representatives.
- Continuous improvement of all development processes related engineering and FAA coordination.
- Participate in development and provide technical expertise in specialty areas of projects and products.
- Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes and fosters a positive teamwork environment.
- Perform research and document findings on new technologies, processes, and materials.
- Maintain formats of technical documents, substantiation packages, and standard processes based on policy updates and agency feedback.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education: | Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. |
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Experience: | - Minimum of 12 years related experience in Engineering required.
- Minimum of 8 years related experience in Aerospace/Aviation required.
- Proven ability to design and engineer aircraft components and assemblies.
- Strong engineering principles (mechanical design, materials science, coatings/platings, heat treatments, GD&T, etc).
- Proven test certification background with the ability to design test set ups and write test procedures.
- Experience in approving part designs and test set ups as a technical leader is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of engineering specifications (AMS, ASME, MIL, ASTM, etc).
- Experience working and coordinating with large agencies (FAA, EASA, etc) preferred.
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations for obtaining intellectual property preferred.
- Experience working with DERs, PMAs, and DER repairs is preferred.
- Working knowledge of 3D modeling packages (Solidworks and AutoCAD).
- Working knowledge of inspection methods and equipment.
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Soft Skills: | - Strong Communication/Collaboration
- Initiative
- Dependable
- High attention to detail
- Results oriented
- Highly organized
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences
- Fosters an accountable and proactive team environment
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Physical Demands: | - Infrequent lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs
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Other: | - May be required to occasionally work overtime, nights, and weekends to meet business needs.
- Travel may be required to support certification of projects at off-site locations.
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