Product Development Engineer - Electrical (Weekend Shift)

Location

Melbourne, FL | United States

Job description

**This is a weekend Shift position in Melbourne, Florida (Weekend Shift Differential Included, Friday - Sun) **

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide production engineering support for production assembly line and production flights as related to the aircraft electrical and avionics systems.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Functional analysis of non-conformities based on design criteria and certification reports of aircraft avionic and electrical systems.
• Evaluate technical dispositions impact on production schedules, safety, quality aspects, documentation and cost/benefits involved.
• Direct interface with other internal and external engineering areas involved on non-conformity analysis.
• Substantiate the approval of non-conformities considered “major” and present it for the local authorities as required.
• Validate supplier's dispositions for non-conformities in case such supplier is not delegated as MRB.
• Start a design revision process (EO) for non-conformities in case the issue is found to be a design error.
• Provide engineering support for troubleshooting on production line and production flights.
• Participate on production flights for engineering analysis.
• Applies technical principles, theories and concepts to solve a wide range of challenging engineering problems.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Prior executive aviation interior background is required.
• Generally minimum 4-7 years of experience Executive Aviation electrical/avionic specialized functional discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Customer focused with good relationship building skills. 
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of aircraft electrical harness manufacturing, installation and certification.
• Highly motivated.
• Comprehension, understanding and execution of broad practices associated within the field assigned and related fields.
• Applies these understandings in the completion of complex work assignments.
• Role requires application of advanced skills attained via greater years of experience towards solving complex issues and problems.
• May act as Project Representative from immediate group they are assigned to in the resolution of problems/issues encountered across multiple functions which require a coordinated response.
• Errors could adversely impact internal and/or external customer business relationships and could result in moderate to significant work delays and/or costs to correct.
• Performs Work assignments that are truly of an independent nature but still based on objectives determined by others.
• Significant leeway is established at this level to determine the best individual approach to achieve stated objectives.
• Proficient computer skills with use of Microsoft office applications.
• Proficient in CATIA is desired. Training will be provided if required.
• Customer focused with good relationship building skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must possess good written and oral presentation skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to become involved in a number of projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills a plus

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements:

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
• Availability for domestic and international travel
• Must be able to obtain a TSA/SIDA (Secure Identification Display Area) clearance to access secure areas.

GENERAL COMMITMENT

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

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