Project Engineer - Electrical Integration

JOB SUMMARY:

Development of engineering design data within budget in accordance with FAA, customer and ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions (ZACS) standards of quality, while providing technical guidance to assigned engineering staff, and providing schedules and budgets in support of various ZACS engineering programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Provide technical support, supervision and guidance to engineering personnel of various disciplines for engineering programs in which ZACS is involved.

2. Provide on the job training for assigned Design Engineers and Engineering Designers.

3. Develop well defined ZACS statements of work from limited customer provided specification information and aircraft surveys.

4. Provide staffing estimates, project management and accountability of projects undertaken by the Engineering Department and coordinate the program requirements with the Engineering Manager / Engineering Program Manager.

5. Research and review engineering data (drawings, reports, manuals, etc.) defining aircraft structure or systems to determine the most efficient method of modification or alteration.

6. Develop and produce design data required for the proper manufacture, assembly and installation of aircraft modifications and components.

7. Develop preliminary engineering analysis necessary to substantiate aircraft modifications.

8. Review and check the design data produced by design engineers.

9. Interface with other ZACS departments to ensure customer & ZACS requirements are met.

10. Interface with the Substantiation group and FAA representatives to ensure that all designs meet the established FAA regulatory criteria.

11. Support various design review meetings with customers.

12. Provide technical support to ZACS Production during the manufacturing and installation phases of ZACS developed designs.

13. Provide support and supervision during installation of modifications at remote locations.

14. Conduct detailed audits and surveys on site at customer facilities to develop aircraft design concepts and specifications through the interpretation of preliminary specifications and customer interface.

15. Support other Engineering groups as workload requirements dictate.

16. Maintain and expand expertise in aircraft industry design concepts and standards consistent with ZACS' work scope environment.

17. Provide input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures, controls, flows and systems, and become familiar with ZACS' internal policies and procedures.

18. Coordinate, in a professional manner, with customers, major manufacturers, vendors, FAA, or other outside agencies to promote and support ZACS' technical & commercial interests.

19. Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Program Manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountable to the Engineering Manager / Engineering Program Manager in all daily functions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field or acceptable industry experience.

2. Minimum five (5) years experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering design field. Must have experience with Transport Category aircraft.

3. Minimum three (3) years experience utilizing SolidWorks (or similar 3-D software) and AutoCAD (Release 2004 or later version, or comparable PC-based CAD program) with obvious and demonstrable proficiency.

4. Must possess knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements.

5. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and proper applications in design. As required, must also possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D computer modeling, electrical load analyses and other analytical substantiation techniques.

6. Must possess extensive knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project.

7. Must be able to effectively estimate, budget, schedule and forecast engineering tasks.

8. Must have extensive knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings, SRM’s, MM’s, SB’s, IPC’s, WD’s, etc.

9. Must be able to conduct effectively estimate, budget, schedule and forecast engineering tasks.

10. Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.

11. Must possess good oral, written, and organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PREFERRED:

1. Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA preferred.

2. Experience in commercial aircraft interior payload design (integration) and/or interior monument design (seating, lavatories, closets, crew rests, galleys) or avionics systems or interior electrical systems preferred.

3. FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ability to establish DER candidacy within 12 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

2. Must possess ability to maneuver around airplanes (i.e. climbing stairs, on work stands, man lifts, etc.) and in confined areas (i.e. test fixtures, spaces between seats installed in aircraft cabin, cargo compartments, fuel tanks, E/E bays, etc.). Must also be able to lift and carry 15 lbs.

3. Must be able to sit and work effectively at video display terminals for extended periods of time.