Flammability Engineer

Performs analysis of engineering drawings and/or designs in order to determine the applicable test data required to comply with federal law. Plans, creates, and executes the identified testing and compiles the data into a completed report.

Candidates must have knowledge of

• FAA Policy Statement

• SAE ARP6199

• Fire Properties Test Plan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following with other duties as assigned:

• Conduct flammability testing for Bunsen Burn, Heat Release, Smoke density and toxicity in accordance with regulatory rules and procedures
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates the flammability laboratory and equipment
• Review drawings and models provided by engineering
• Create test plans to document the proposed testing methodology that will be used in the certification of new products
• Design and create representative test articles based upon engineering drawings
• Compile completed test data into reports which are used to show compliance to the applicable federal laws and other requirements Page 1 of 3 Supervisory Responsibilities
• This Job has no supervisory responsibilities 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to work within a team
• Hands on, working frequently to repair and maintain complex equipment
• Capable of multitasking and working on a variety of projects at one time

Requirements Education and/or Experience

• This position requires a

  Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry

  and zero to two years relevant work experience (or an equivalent level of understanding typical of four to six years of applicable engineering work experience in a related field) Language Skill
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical and/or diagram form Page 2 of 3 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.
• Duties are performed in a test laboratory facility
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Ability to lift 25 pounds on occasion
• Ability to tolerate smoke and other odors, without respiratory complications