Role & responsibilities
This position is responsible for supporting Lead Engineers and/or senior level Engineers in the structural substantiation of the mechanical / payloads / systems and structures design within the Technical Services Engineering departments utilizing established modeling and analysis standards (such as Bruhn, Niu, BDM, JA Stress Manuals, etc.). The Stress Engineer will support design and structural substantiation of aircraft engineering packages based on customer and OEM requirements for production, retrofit applications and product development.
Work independently and/or under the direction of an experienced engineer, review/analyze basic mechanical/structural/payloads/systems based on defined requirements using approved processes and tools, with knowledge and hands-on experiences in
- Aircraft monument: FEM, interface load report, substantiation plan, stress analysis, partial static test plan and report, full scale static test plan and report, wind milling analysis
- Aircraft seating system: FEM, stress analysis, interface load report, dynamic test plan and report, static test plan and report, dynamic simulations
- Airframe: airframe (fuselage) stress analysis, aircraft fatigue and damage tolerances,
- Materials: Allowable test plan and report, metallic and composite material properties, material and process specification
- Regulation and Certification: FAR, CS, SAE, TSO, ACs +Assigned tasks include but not limited to: assemblies/components structural review/analysis, mechanical/structural/payloads/ systems installations review/analysis, specifications review (such as materials specifications and manufacturing process specifications), basic test plans/reports (such as tie-rods tension/compression testing) and associated testing support as needed.
- Participates in teams to support the development of designs. Supports the documentation of design implementation.
- Perform engineering design reviews and sign drawings and/or documents.
- Obtain, interpret, and analyze OEM airplane install drawings using approved processes and tools.
- Provides technical, design and informational support for airplane modifications (including full-time on-site modification support and on-call home-team support), manufacturing support and/or in-service issues.
- Troubleshoots basic mechanical/structural/payloads/systems problems associated with structural requirements.
- Actively support engineering department goals and initiatives.
- Coordinate with other departments as necessary.
- Utilize internal analysis/drawing/document standards per customer or regulatory agency requirements.
- Fast produce error-free engineering documents per engineering document standard.
Preferred candidate profile
Education and/or Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field and 3-8 years of relevant working experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Design: Able to read and understand Computer Aided Design (CAD) designs, drawings and specifications. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Tools: Proficient in CAE/CAD modeling tools used by the department (such as Catia, AutoCAD, Patran/Nastran, Femap/Nastran).
- Administration: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, equipment allocation/management, basic leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources. Able to work in a team environment and accept required roles, responsibilities and accountability.
- Aircraft Fundamental Knowledge: basic knowledge of FAA requirements for the installation and structural substantiation of mechanical/structural/payloads/systems components (14 CFR Part 25, MMPDS, etc.) and OEM Design requirements (Boeing Design Manual, Standard Interface Documents, etc.) is required. Basic understanding of aircraft terms, design and structural analysis requirements is desirable.
- Engineering: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design review and structural analysis of various systems, goods and services.
Skills
Problem Solving:
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Critical Thinking:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems is required. Mathematical:
College level mathematics required. Ability to use various formulas embedded and linkage amongst cells in spreadsheet program. Basic statistics required to be able to examine/reduce data and identify results/trends. Finite Elements Method (FEM) mathematics understanding. Customer Orientation:
Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service. Communication:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Good oral and written communication skills. Language:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, procedures, drawings, technical data, engineering documentations, and governmental regulations. Ability to write engineering documentations and formal business correspondence. For situations concerning Japanese customer assignments, Japanese language skills may also be required. Judgment and Decision Making:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Time Management
: Managing one's own time. Able to multitask and work independently. Attitude:
Demonstrate continuous skill improvement. Positive attitude is required.
Other General Requirements:
- High attention to detail.
- Able to work in a team environment and accept required roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
- Able to multitask and work independently.
- Working knowledge of Windows based computers, particularly MS Office products (Word, Excel Access & PowerPoint).
- Demonstrate continuous skill improvement.
Language Skill:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such a safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers of employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Customer Orientation:
- Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
