Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

The role

This person will create complex designs for VIP aircraft interiors and structures using Computer Aided Drafting/Design tools. They will analyze specifications, select materials, and work with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs.

What you will do

• Designs complex mechanical aircraft interior furnishing and structures
• Analyzes and interprets subsystem and project specifications
• Selects materials for mechanical designs based on structural needs
• Works with Manufacturing Engineers to optimize designs
• 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
• Works with the Design Department to develop esthetic product designs
• Provides liaison engineering support and supports test setups

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Aviation background required
• Aircraft interior experience required
• Strong Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills, both 3D and 2D
• 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 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

Nice to have

• 3D (Inventor preferred)

Benefits

• healthcare (medical, dental & vision)
• life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match

Before you apply

• Must qualify as a US Person (US Citizen, Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee)

About the company

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. They are known for design and engineering innovation and on-time delivery of custom aircraft interiors.