Jet Avion Corporation is located at HEICO’s corporate headquarters in Hollywood, Florida and specializes in the supply of various platforms of aircraft and engine PMAs. Our products and capabilities vary from cabin interiors to highly complex power plant and accessory parts.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for design, certification and project management efforts in pursuit of FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval for airworthy flight hardware.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing designs and substantiation packages for FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval applications.
- Assisting in the development of manufacturing processes for airworthy flight components.
- Coordinating first article or conformity inspection activities between the company's Quality Assurance department, ODA, Technical Services and management.
- Develop vendor substantiation requirements for outside manufacturing vendors.
- Support activities related to new vendor qualification including new vendor identification and selection.
- Support QA department and vendors questions about drawing interpretation, manufacturing methods, inspection methods, etc.
- Participating in the disposition of non-conforming materials, including analyzing the non-conformance for fit, function, safety, and reliability, and communicating with QA, suppliers, and the FAA liaison as required.
- Completing Engineering Changes with supporting substantiation as required.
- Supporting customers and operators regarding our products.
- Advise more junior P.E.'s on designs, methods, regulations and procedures.
- Suggest improvements to systems and procedures for better efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 3-6 years aerospace / mechanical design experience is required.
- Experience using 3D CAD software (Solidworks, etc.)
- Experience with aerospace design, testing, manufacturing and/or maintenance required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES:
- Language/Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite, Word. Outlook, and Intermediate proficiency with Excel; 3D CAD software (Solidworks, etc.) required.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, to practical situations.
- Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks. Understanding the need for urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of aircraft engine components, controls & accessories/aircraft interiors preferred. Knowledge of basic structural, thermal, and modal analysis of mechanical components required. Knowledge of aerospace materials and coatings preferred. Knowledge of conventional aerospace manufacturing methods, including; milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, EDM, ECM, welding, brazing, heat treating preferred.
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HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.