Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for a Structural Design Engineer in Savannah, GA

Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of aviation products and services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues
• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field
• Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule
• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative

Additional Functions:

• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH team, you will meet the following:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 10 ys in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
• Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred

Required Unique Skills:

• Thorough understanding of structures design criteria including design loads and durability (fatigue and corrosion)
• Solid understanding of design and manufacturing processes involved for both metallic and composite parts with a focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
• Solid understanding of 3D Model Based Definition (3D MBD), and the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for details and assemblies
• Minimum 20,000 hours or 10 years experience on CATIA v5 in primary Structural Design
• Proficiency in CATIA v5 workbenches: part design (machined parts), sheet metal, Composite Part Design (CPD), FT&A, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) tools including use of parameters, design tables, and Visual Basic macros
• Proficiency in SmarTeam PLM database
• Prior work experience with aircraft design
• Experience with knowledge management processes
• Professionally dedicated to advancing safe and efficient airplane transportation with a passion for Structural Design work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work together in a team environment and across disciplines
• Ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly
• Driven, humble, and people-oriented
• Ability to have fun and enjoy the experience

• Responsible for producing high quality designs, ready for manufacturing, on time, at the right cost by:
  • Employing all Structural Design core competencies to develop structural definition of the aircraft from conceptual layouts to final detail design
  • Engaging various engineering, manufacturing, and product support teams to complete designs
  • Participating in design reviews
  • Participating in aircraft build support
  • Interacting with suppliers and preparing technical coordination memos
  • Preparing engineering reports
  • Documenting, tracking, and managing design projects of various magnitude using online knowledge bases and tracking tools
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers

Shift: First

The estimated pay range for this position is $75.00 to $77.00 per hour.

By submitting your resume, you are agreeing to have AVTECH submit an application on your behalf to the company we are hiring for. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.