Development engineer Jobs in Palm Bay, FL

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide product engineering support for production assembly line and production flights as related to aircraft interior assembly and engineering.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Functional analysis for product non-conformities based on design criteria and certification reports of aircraft interior issues.
• Assigns responsibility for technical dispositions of non-conformities for the above systems on production line.
• Evaluate technical dispositions impact on production schedules, safety, quality aspects, documentation and costs/benefits involved.
• Direct interface with other internal/external engineering areas involved on non-conformity analysis.
• Substantiate the approval of non-conformities considered “major” and present it for the local authorities as required.
• Elaborate dispositions for non-conformities detected on supplier components in case of Embraer’s design responsibility.
• Validate supplier’s dispositions for non-conformities in case such supplier is not delegated as MRB.
• Start a design revision process with engineering staff for those cases which the disposition will affect interchangeability or maintainability of the product.
• Provide engineering support for trouble shootings on production line and production flights.
• Participate on production flights for engineering analysis.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, or Aeronautical). Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Consultant Level Individual Contributor on a functional group.
• Generally, 8-10 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline in an aerospace engineering related field.
• 2-3 years of recent experience in aircraft industries, design industries preferred.
• Interior design and certification experience preferred.
• Aircraft operation/maintenance (MCC) or production line experience desired (professional levels).
• Prior MRB authorization preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge in a specialty area and in all other interrelated tasks and responsibilities of the job function.
• Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the function's status quo.
• Ability to analyze and interpret company products (, analyzing and troubleshooting aircraft systems problems).
• Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts
• Knowledge of verification, validation, certification and qualification processes and procedures
• Understands governing regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to assess and document test or analysis data to show compliance.
• Able to apply a complete understanding of computer aided design tools and systems ( Computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM); computer aided three dimensional interactive (CATIA), Mentor Graphics, Unigraphics.
• Skills to build and manipulate data sets, (, compare CATIA to measurement data).
• Knowledge of design concepts and techniques (, concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly).
• Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (, design, test, software, technology, avionics).
• Complete knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (, Operations, Logistics, Business).
• Understands basic concepts related to statistic and planning (Target Program management), people management (HR guidelines, tools & policies).
• Comprehends value-based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction), employment law (sexual harassment, disability, discrimination, labor laws, etc.).
• Proficient in lotus notes, internet explorer, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access), SAP

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Availability to travel for work training in Brazil.
• Availability to work on second shift and on duty call during weekends and holidays.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Performs other duties as assigned.