Sr. Engineer - Liaison - Propulsion & Mechanical Systems (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Engineer will play a crucial role in aircraft troubleshooting efforts, ensuring resolution of technical issues related to powerplant and mechanical systems of production aircraft. This position will be the technical point of contact for Flight Line mechanics to assist in aircraft completion. A key part of this position is documenting steps to resolution of issues and creating troubleshooting guides to assist other team members.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical guidance and support during troubleshooting activities, offering expert advice on modification and repairs
Disposition non-conformances in accordance with Material Review Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Company standards.
Prepare and update work instructions and troubleshooting guides.
Assist Flight Line mechanics with determining root cause and corrective measures for issues associated with powerplant installation and all other mechanical system installations.
Support Production and Flight Line in the troubleshooting of assembly and operation problems.
Interface with Supplier Quality to monitor component failures ensuring proper corrective actions are taken
Mentor junior engineers.
Perform other related duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees, effectively partnering and collaborating on department and cross-functional organizational initiatives.
Minimum Position Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, and minimum of seven years’ experience with propulsion and other mechanical systems, preferably in general aviation aircraft. Pilot experience and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic experience is preferred
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) part 23 or 25 is necessary to perform the duties of this position.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and manufacturing environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
Please note - This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American with Disability Act Requirements: External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required.
