[Hiring] Senior Mechanical Engineer @Greenpoint Technologies

Role Description

Creates complex design of VIP aircraft interiors and/or structures to meet customer criteria, quality standards, FAA requirements, budget and project schedules using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools. This is a temporary role, employed through an agency. We have multiple openings for this position.

• Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and/or structures such as ceilings, sidewalls, OEM mods, flooring, floor structure, ceiling grids.
• Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications.
• Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs and materials specifications.
• Evaluates trade-offs in materials, hardness, composites, treatments, coatings, and other selections to best meet design objectives.
• Works with materials suppliers and material testing when needed.
• Applies experience and knowledge, and works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs for reduced parts counts, reduced manufacturing costs, reduced assembly error, and other factors affecting production cost and quality.
• Understands Bills of Materials, assembly concepts, fabrication specifications.
• Ensures designs meet customer criteria, quality standards and FAA requirements.
• Adheres to budget and project schedules.
• Provides design guidance and feedback to other engineering personnel.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in mechanical design practices, materials, components, and software design tools.
• Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity.
• Works with the Design Department to develop aesthetic product designs that meet the market need and customer acceptance.
• Provides liaison engineering support.
• Supports test setups preparation and test reports development.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.

Requirements

• Strong Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills, both 3D (Inventor preferred) and 2D (AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with industry standard practices, fasteners, materials, and component parts.
• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, design-for-manufacturing and assembly, costing, and material selection.
• Knowledge of industry design, documentation, and drafting (ANSI Y14.5) standards.
• Understanding of mechanical motion modeling, and weight and balance analysis.
• Ability to check engineering drawings for Fit, Form and Function.
• Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget and technical solutions with minimal margin of error.
• Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering).
• Broad and diverse knowledge of multiple disciplines:
• Mechanical: lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, flooring, placards, OEM modifications, etc.
• Avionics: Locating, provisioning, and installations for LRUs (electrical equipment).
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental & vision).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Company Description

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.