Senior Design Engineer

Company: Piper Aircraft Inc
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:Complete design, drafting, and engineering data documentation as required by program requirements and as directed by engineering colleagues. Administer policies and procedures established by the company.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Design new components, assemblies, and installations.Produce conceptual layouts, manual installation, and assembly design and detail drawings using computer aided design (CAD).Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings.Interact with outside vendors for the purpose of hardware selection.Coordinate design work with engineering, flight science, test operations, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members.Support production and customer support in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems.Perform other related duties as required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May be required to train and assist other employees, on a project-by-project basis.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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:Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is desired, (Mechanical or Aerospace), and a minimum of fifteen years related general aviation design experience or equivalent combination education and experience is required.General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly; working knowledge of CAD; and familiarity with FAR 23 and certification are required to perform the duties of this position. Knowledge of ANSI 14.5 or GD&T practices preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to deal with personnel situations.Considerable management skills are required to successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities of this position.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the 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 frequently works in an office environment; and is occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.Travel and overtime are required when necessary.SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Companys need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with Company hazardous waste disposal procedures.Piper Aircraft Health Plan Overview:Core Health Benefits:MedicalDentalVisionPiper Provided Benefits (Basic):Basic LifeAccidental Death & DismembermentShort-Term Disability (STD)Long-Term Disability (LTD)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Benefits:Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & DCA)Supplemental Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability (LTD Buy- Up)Trustmark Voluntary Plans:Accident PlanCritical IllnessUniversal Life (Whole Life Policy)Hospital StayPayPreferred Legal PlanPiper Aircraft Time Off:16 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)11 HolidaysIND2

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