Interior Design and Structural Integration Engineer II (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineer II is primarily responsible for modeling and drafting new or modified designs thatmeet FAA certification and company requirements, in addition to providing limited technicalguidance and peer review of design data.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Provide technical and creative guidance regarding the creation of new and modified designs thatare complementary of the overall interior style, minimize weight and cost, and comply with allapplicable regulatory requirement

- Participate in developing original concepts for new interiors as well as re-designed existinginteriors

- Design interior details, assemblies, and installations including cabin side panels, tables,overheads, carpeting and padding, cabin insulation, consoles, instrument panels, glare shields,stowage compartments, placards, bezels, seats, etc.

- Produce conceptual layout, installation, assembly, and detail drawings using NX and Teamcenter

- Review and check models, drawings, reports, coordination memos of fellow Interior DesignEngineers to verify they are accurate, producible, and consistent with project requirements.

- Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications toexisting three dimensional models and drawings utilizing Siemens NX

- Interact with outside suppliers for the purpose of hardware, fastener, and material selection whilemaximizing the usage of existing off-the-shelf components wherever practical

- Coordinate design work with Structural Design, Structural Analysis, Sales/Marketing,Manufacturing, Supply Management, and other teams

- Support Production and Customer Support in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, andoperational challenges

- Some project management required including project scope creation and recommendations,progress tracking, and completion estimations

- 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 organizationalinitiatives.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functionsatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required.

Education and Experience

- Requires Bachelor degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering position. General aviation relatedexperience in design required, preferably in aerospace or aircraft manufacturing environment

- General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, manufacturing, inspectionand service, materials and material strengths, manufacturing processes and techniques relative tofabrication and assembly, working knowledge of Siemens NX, and familiarity with FAR 23 andcertification are required 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 employeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade 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; reachwith hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physicaleffort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight materialup to 35 lbs

MENTAL DEMANDS

-General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, allmanufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly

- Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize andsynthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills andflexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment whereinterruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations

WORKING CONDITIONS

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employeeencounters while performing the functions of this job

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office andmanufacturing environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases,sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperatureand 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

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

- Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all departmentservices, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs

QUALITY ASSURANCE

- Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance

- Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies

- Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures

COMPLIANCE

-Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to jobfunction

- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices

- Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values

- Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPAregulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space andhazardous waste disposal procedures

- Knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described inthe Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedureswhile supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Companys needto achieve its business objective

COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY

- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop andmaintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form

- Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees,suppliers, and customers

DECISION QUALITY

- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables

OPTIMIZES WORK PROCESSES

- Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with afocus on continuous improvement

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

- Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks

DRIVES RESULTS

- Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlinesand unexpected operating circumstances

TEAMWORK

- Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overalldepartment and organizational deliverables and results