The Structural Engineer is responsible for analyzing, researching, and developing engineering specifications related to the structural integrity of components composed of metallic, non-metallic, or composite materials. This work supports both product design and operational requirements, spanning systems such as mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, powerplant, armament, heating, ventilation, and equipment maintenance. Core responsibilities include evaluating damage tolerance, durability, and design allowables, as well as performing structural modeling and analysis. Structural specialties may encompass dynamics and loads, stability, stress fatigue, and thermal analysis. Tools and platforms utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, Pro/ENGINEER, and a range of other engineering software applications.
§ Ability to read drawings.
§ Ability to interpret OEM process specifications.
§ Ability to interpret OEM material specifications.
§ Ability to calculate material requirements & material utilization for the purpose of creating manufacturing bills of materials.
§ Understanding manufacturing processes.
§ Know and understand company and department policies and safety procedures.
§ Develop basic data and make preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal
§ Investigate and resolve structural problems by identifying defects on the parts and writing structural repairs (ERs-Engineering Repair Procedures) that will be approved by a DER engineer.
§ Interface with supervision on the production floor to interpret Douglas, Airbus and Boeing drawing and engineering specifications.
§ Ensure that all planning issued towards the repair, overhaul and modification of components and parts are per customer specifications, manufacturer data, approved data, or data acceptable to the FAA administrator
§ Develop detail part fabrication planning utilizing engineering drawings and specifications. Most components are sheet metal fabrication in nature that include processes such as stretch bend, hydro form, drop hammer, roll form, heat treat, chemical etch/clean and other processes such as prime, paint and assembly
§ Ensure that all documents generated by Engineering are in compliance with current approved maintenance data.
§ Incorporates inspection and test requirements into production planning.
§ Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
§ Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
§ Performs contract reviews on behalf of Engineering.
§ Analyzes, researches, and specifies material selections for incorporation into product including item setup and shelf-life control.
§ Participates in Make / Buy decisions with Supply Chain.
§ Interfaces with customers and peers as engineering representatives for qualification, audit, and compliance activities.
§ Direct interface with production, purchasing and manufacturing to manage product life cycle including liaison to manufacturing.
§ Performs other various duties as necessary or assigned.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
· 3–5 years of experience in structural analysis, aircraft component design, or a similar role in the aerospace industry preferred.
· Knowledge of aircraft structural repair methods and FAA regulatory requirements.
· Proficiency in engineering software such as CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, or other CAD tools; experience with FEA software is a plus.
· Strong understanding of materials science, including metals and composites.
· Familiarity with OEM and FAA approved data, repair schemes, and engineering authoring for DER approval.
· Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills with cross-functional teams.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience working with or in an FAA Repair Station (Part 145) environment preferred.
