Contract Engineer - Contractor 5 (2691)

• Bachelor(s) Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 13 yrs 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 and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development. Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within an established scope
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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
• The 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
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve the quality and effectiveness of company product
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline

• Thorough understanding of structures and mech system 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

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Proficiency in CATIA v5 workbenches: part design (machined parts), sheet metal, Composite Part Design (CPD), FT&A, Kinematics, Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) tools including the use of parameters, design tables, and Visual Basic macros
• Proficiency in SmarTeam PLM database
• Prior work experience with company aircraft design

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain type design definition of the aircraft by producing the form, fit, and function documentation
• Engage various engineering, manufacturing, and product support teams to complete designs
• Participate in design reviews
• Prepare engineering reports and presentations
• Mentoring to junior engineers when required

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical-related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 10 yrs 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 and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline