Liaison Engineer IV (Hybrid remote/onsite)

Published 09.28.2022

Safran Seats Mechanics Gainesville, Texas, United States Permanent Full-time Bachelor's Degree More than 8 years English Fluent

1) Occupational Summary:

Provide engineering support to resolve engineering issues that arise during manufacturing and assembly processes, spares, quality inspection and field service, through the application of engineering and design principles under minimum direction.

Work location: Hybrid with 2 days a week remote available, other work days onsite at the Gainesville, TX office location

Must reside within commuting distance from employer's Gainesville, TX office

Flexible work arrangements such as 9/80 schedule are available in combination with remote working.

Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions):

A) Liaise with internal and external customers to provide long term engineering solutions of issues observed recurrently.
B) Coordinate creation of engineering documents, submittals and on-time approval to support production for Ship sets 3 and On.
C) Performs DFMEA for long term solutions of recurrent issues.
D) Solve day-to-day complex engineering issues and questions presented in the manufacturing lines.
E) Provide long term solutions for engineering problems on manufacturing line.
F) Coordinate design reviews
G) Active member of the Material Review Board to review and disposition non-conformance articles.
H) Reviews design specifications and incorporate into assigned product.
I) Follows design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
J) Prepares check lists.
K) Reviews structural sub-assemblies and drawings to assure conformance to requirements.
L) Reviews drawings and complete ECN's to correct or complete production drawing package.
M) Reviews and dispositions Material Review Records.
N) Identify preventive actions of design concerns presented on the production line.
O) Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.
P) Performs other duties as assigned.
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Competencies: Acts in accordance with company values and related competencies.

Communication Skills: Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment

Ability to read and review written communication

Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and think strategically.

Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment

Finger dexterity needed in using misc

office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc

Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job.

Qualification Requirements:

A) Knowledge and Skills:

i) Must have excellent drafting skills in CADAM, Pro/Engineer and CATIA.
ii) Must have very good understanding of sheet metal and machining process. (injection mold and composite design experience is a plus)
iii) Must have extensive technical knowledge of the different phases of engineering applicable to the seat products.
iv) Must be cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and CAA/JAA rules applicable to the product.
v) Must have manufacturing interface experience with the total company capabilities in processes and controls.
vi) Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.

B) Education and Experience:

i) Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronica Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or related engineering degree (minimum of 12 years equivalent related engineering experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree).
ii) At least 9 years of related experience required.

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iii) Must have a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related Master's degree.
iv) At least 7 years of related experience is required.

More than one week of total traveling per year; international and domestic

Some of our competitive benefits package offerings include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance- eligibility for employee and dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution if on high deductible medical plan
• Flexible Spending Account- Health and/or Dependent Care
• Three weeks of PTO (paid time off) for newly hired employees earned over a year
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and employee vesting day 1 of employment; 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of contributions once enrolled
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity coverage
• Wellness Program with rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine virtual doctor visits
• Alight personal Health Pro consultant service to help simplify healthcare experience
• And more!

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