Engineer Mechanical III

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Develop detailed design drawings from engineering data with minimum supervision, providing supporting analysis and documentation as required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Successfully completes diverse tasks of the job; applies and enhances knowledge and skill in both usual and unusual issues; needs minimal guidance in addressing unusual situations. Trains other Teammates as required.

Capable of developing original design concepts based upon sound engineering principles without guidance.

Design tasks include creating 2D layouts or 3D models from sketches and engineering data to determine size, shape and arrangement of components; also defining part requirements including dimensions, tolerances, finishes, material and clearance.

Produce installation, assembly and detail drawings from 2D layouts or 3D models.

Perform analysis to support design as required to complete assigned tasks or resolve technical issues.

Provide technical direction and support to manufacturing throughout all phases of training equipment production including fabrication, assembly, test, and installation.

Capable of handling multi tasks simultaneously.

Demonstrate initiative and independent thought in developing potential solutions to problems using available tools and information.

Capable of assuming team leader responsibilities; creating and organizing work packages as tasks for other team members.- Perform within department budget and schedules.

Approach problem solving from the point of view of what is the best overall solution.

Travel and Overtime as required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Experience

+ two years related experience preferably in simulation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

2D drafting package and 3D modeling package, preferably AutoCad and SolidWorks. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. Stress or Vibrational analysis would be an advantage