Sr Engineer, Structural Design

Direct the activities of structural design engineers and cross-functional team members in the creation of new and modified designs that meet FAA certification and company requirements.  Administer policies and procedures established by the company. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design new airframe components, assemblies, and installations.
• Produce conceptual layouts, manual installation, and assembly design and detail drawings using Siemens NX computer aided design (CAD).
• Lead and direct engineering and design personnel in the creation of new and modified designs.
• Track departmental programs drawings status and keep designers apprised of drawing schedule responsibilities.
• Establish schedule for design/drafting tasks based upon existing manpower.
• Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings utilizing Unigraphics.
•  Interact with outside vendors for the purpose of hardware selection.
• Coordinate design work with stress analysts, aerodynamics, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members.
• Review and validate installations and components through simulation, analysis, and test data interpretation.
• Support production and customer support in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems.
• Provide technical support for Legal, Marketing and Sales, and Customer Service departments.
• May be required to supervise, train and assist other employees, on a project-by-project basis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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 Engineering, (preferably Mechanical or Aerospace)

·       Minimum seven years related general aviation experience or equivalent combination education and experience.

·       Strong leadership skills honed through experience in managing and inspiring teams.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with internal teams, industry partners, and customers.

Working knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

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.

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. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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