Aerospace Engineer jobs in Bellingham, WA

Job Title: Engineering Assistant Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

DOT Code: NON-DOT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Summary

Work as part of a team (and periodically as team project leader) to perform engineering tasks associated with the design of new interior components, the refurbishment of overhauled interior components, and the engineering to support aircraft interior reconfiguration projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop aircraft reconfiguration engineering – engineering data to remove, install and relocate components to affect the reconfiguration work scope.

· Support part sourcing activities by researching OEM components that can be modified to the required OEM configuration.

· Develop new designs of aircraft interior components using Solidworks.

· Work with Program Management and Sales to understand project scope, both parts and engineering activity, and actively raise any out-of-scope issues.

· Ensure that new component designs and modification instructions comply with appropriate regulatory requirements.

· Work with approving agency to achieve regulatory approvals.

· Understand program budgets and participate in cross functional design for cost studies. Work with Purchasing and the supply chain to optimize design to meet the design requirements and cost targets.

· Ensure that designs are producible and work with cross functional teams to improve current designs for ease of manufacturing (seek out and eliminate waste in processes by optimizing engineering).

· Check other team member’s work (drawings, models, documents, etc.).

· Work independently, manage workload and prioritize multiple tasks.

· Track program assignments and communicate status (percent complete/hours to go) to Program Management.

· Support customer meetings as the engineering representative for the company.

· Provide assistance toward the strategic direction for the Engineering team relative to new product design, process improvements and design for manufacturing and cost initiatives

· Provide strategic direction assistance and support for Engineering and Program Management.

· Provide leadership and mentorship for the Engineering staff through continuous coaching, assistance with skills development and identifying internal career paths.

· Assisting in leading the team in development of engineering and production cost estimates in support of sales activities.

· Provide leadership to design development teams in executing the plan and adherence to Stage Gate principles and procedures.

· Responsible for the development of aircraft interior design solutions that meet program budgets and customer requirements.

· Provide leadership to team to develop engineering and production solutions to eliminate waste and drive business profitability.

Non-Essential Functions

· Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job may have supervisor responsibilities.

Budgetary Control

Assisting Director for Engineering and Program Management Budgetary responsibilities

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Ability to analyze designs and provide input towards design for cost and manufacturing objectives

· Proven leadership, teamwork and negotiation skills

· Excellent organizational, customer service, communication and presentation skills

· Excellent understanding of aircraft interior design and build best practices and industry standards. (Working knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements relative to CFAR 14 parts 21, 25, 121 and 145 and equivalent EASA regulations as applicable to interior changes and component design.)

· Excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements.

· Excellent understanding of the design development cycle and industry best practices around program management, stage gate and program scope control.

· Specific experience using Solid Works to develop designs.

· Ability to travel 10-15% of the time

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering field of study (i.e. Design, Manufacturing, Stress, etc.) or equivalent experience.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in growth role to supervisory experience within an aerospace (i.e. manufacturing, MRO, engineering) work environment preferred.

Computer Skills

Experience using Solidworks.

Experience using My Boeing Fleet and Airbus One World.

Experience using MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience with Solidworks PDM.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Experience with Lean or Six Sigma desired.

Other Skills and Abilities

None

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Experience analyzing design tasks and solutions relative to design for manufacturability and design for cost.

Ability to work in a cross functional team and understand internal stakeholder needs and adapt work and deliverables to best meet those needs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VT Volant Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VT Volant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel 10-15% of the time?
• Do you have experience with design of interior aircraft components? How many years?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
• MS Office Suite: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, WA 98233 (Required)

Work Location: In person