Engineer, IPT - Airframe Design (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering
JOB TITLE:
Engineer, IPT – Airframe Design
DEPARTMENT | GRADE | REPORTS TO |
4126 | M5 | Lead Engineer, IPT – Airframe Design |
At Piper we strive to be a world leader in general aviation, developing and manufacturing quality aircraft and services of exceptional value which consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. We aim to be the best. So, it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still.
This role is part of the Product Development IPT where we design the future of Piper’s product fleet. In the IPT, we’ve broken down silo walls to quickly and collaboratively assess and execute projects. We stay with our developments from inception through type certification, and we take ownership, creating the best possible products within our constraints.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a member of the Product Development IPT, you will support the Airframe Design Lead Engineer in all aspects of airframe design. You will contribute to primary and secondary structural design for current and future aircraft, producing CAD models, detail and assembly drawings, and installation documentation. You may also support shop floor and experimental hangar activities related to airframe design for prototype and production articles.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Produce conceptual layouts, manual installation, and assembly design and detail drawings using Siemens NX computer aided design (CAD)
- Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to release new drawings, correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings utilizing Siemens NX
- Understand program requirements and create designs to fulfill the program requirements
- Understand and prioritize design/drafting assignments and tasks to support published program schedules and timeline commitments
- Coordinate design work with stress analysts, aerodynamics, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members
- Review and validate installations and components through simulation, analysis, and on-aircraft installation fit-checks
- Support production in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems
- Participate in general IPT project meetings as required during the development of a specific project
- Support the IPT in the preparation of material for presentation at design and program reviews
- Perform other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is an individual-contributor role. This role includes no supervisory duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the following section are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably Mechanical or Aerospace, with three (3) years of directly related experience, or equivalent
- General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service; including familiarity with all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and design practices
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred:
- Proficiency in Siemens NX
- General knowledge of engineering configuration management using Teamcenter
- An understanding and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 23 and associated guidance material as it pertains to this technical discipline
- Knowledge of ANSI 14.5 or GD&T practices
Don’t meet all requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single preferred qualification. In the Product Development IPT, we are dedicated to building an authentic team, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form
Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
