Aerospace Quality Research and Development - 145

Job Description: New Product Development Coordinator

Status:  Exempt/ Salary

Shift: 6:00am to 2:30pm (Hours may vary based on business needs) 

Reports To: Aircraft Manager

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of aerospace experience, preferably in a part 145 environment
• Technical ability and understanding of FAA Regulations and Engineering Compliance is required
• Must have an A & P License or be eligible for FAA Repairman’s Certificate
• Basic knowledge of Solidworks software is preferred

Primary Duties:

• The candidate for this position is responsible for day-to-day oversight of AQRD 145 New Product Development. The focus is on providing strategic planning and implementation of new processes.
• Responsible for creating 2D drawings from scanned files.
• Responsible for 3D printing for all AQRD companies.
• Responsible for evaluating new business opportunities to determine feasibility and how they fit with current capabilities. Collaboration will include marketing, engineering, vendors, and 145 production personnel.
• Responsible for submitting cost proposals and designs for evaluation by the NPD Team and management for consideration.
• Responsible for supporting manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development.
• Responsible for all Fabrication efforts that are not associated with work orders.
• Responsible for documentation of all NPD efforts in in AQRD ERP software and file servers.
• Responsible for creating new training presentations to be used by the AQRD 145 Repair Station.
• Responsible for ensuring that NPD products released to the AQRD 145 Repair Station are complete and repeatable.
• Responsible for Quantum Control Administration, including access permissions, process implementation, and evaluating new modules.
• Responsible for coordinating with Webmaster to improve content on the AQRD website.

Abilities Requirements: 

• The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, teamwork ability, and a drive/passion for the Aerospace industry.
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Able to work as a team member, highly organized, work well under pressure and handle multiple priorities. Must possess interpersonal and communication skills to interact with other people inside and outside the company.
• Must be self-motivated, conscientious and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high timeline pressure environment. AQRD is a dynamic growing work environment, and candidate must be able to adapt and find solutions to challenges day to day.
• Sound judgment, thoroughness and accuracy are expected. Exercises some latitude in determining activities and approaches to completing assignments. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• The use of hands, fingers, handle and feel; reach, push, or pull with hands and arms while remaining in place
• Must be able to read, speak, and hear instructions and understand in English
• Occasionally required to: stand, squat or kneel for extended periods of time up to a full shift
• Walk, bend, stretch, twist, stoop, or reach out and maintain balance; or stay upright in an unstable position
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods of time without getting tired
• May have to climb or stand on a ladder or climb a ladder to enter and exit an aircraft
• Be physically active for long periods of time without getting tired or out of breath
• Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.