Mechanical Engineer III

Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects!

Hey there, aviation enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your career to new heights? ALOFT AeroArchitects is on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew of airplane maintenance, modification, and completion experts. We're seeking aviation professionals who are passionate about transforming aircraft and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we're not just about working on airplanes; we're about crafting client experiences that soar above the clouds!

What's Your Mission?

• Engineering Innovators: Dive into the heart of aircraft modifications, designing and implementing systems that elevate luxury, performance and safety.
• Master Mechanics: Get hands-on with our planes, ensuring every wrench turn is executed with precision and expertise.
• Program Management Pros: Steer our projects to success, from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Logistics Wizards: Keep our operations running smoothly, managing the flow of materials and resources with efficiency and foresight.

You're the perfect co-pilot if you...

• Have a passion for aviation that's as boundless as the sky.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are part of the daily routine.
• Communicate like a pro, whether you're talking tech with the team or dreaming big with clients.
• Thrive in a collaborative cockpit, where every idea counts, and teamwork takes us higher.

Join our crew! If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights!

SUMMARY

Employees in this job role design, develops, and certifies various mechanical system components related to assigned projects. This position will support the mechanical engineering activities required for the design, installation, substantiation, and FAA certification of various projects, as well as provide Liaison Engineering support for hangar operations. The employee will work as a part of a collaborative team and will contribute to various projects under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, develop, analyze, design, and test company products using engineering principles. Analyze and verify product design and performance for adequacy, including feasibility, reliability, and durability in compliance with 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29 regulations.
• Research and develop material and processes that support the translation from abstract concepts to functional products.
• Apply knowledge of engineering and scientific methods and tools to define and characterize behavior of products, services, and processes.
• Integrate technical, cost, value, and safety considerations into the product definition to comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements; documents results in drawings, data sets, reports, specifications, and supporting data.
• Interface with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to define and implement engineering solutions to meet group, organization, and company objectives.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical operating system design, materials, design definition principles, and regulatory/requirements in order to create mechanical system designs.
• Evaluate designs and perform trade studies for performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate necessary engineering drawing revisions as required to support production in hangar / back shops in timely manly to maintain production schedules.
• Prepare accurate and concise Engineering Repair Drawings (ERDs) to provide engineering disposition to discrepancies, as required.
• Ensure application of best practices and identifies the need for enhanced processes, methods, and tools.
• Document actions by completing all required time keeping records.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing training, guidance and mentorship for the team.
• Assist in prioritizing and assigning tasks; examine work output for completeness, process conformance and timeliness.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years practical work experience in a directly related job role.
• Experience with aircraft mechanical systems installation/modification practices and the regulatory requirements per 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29.
• Working knowledge of machine shop fabrication techniques (milling, turning, sheet metal, welding)
• Working knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly techniques
• Working knowledge of design tolerance analysis
• At minimum, entry level working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and / or CATIA software
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and other company and discipline specific software applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex contracts, legal documents, technical documents, engineering drawings, regulations, procedures and manuals.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients or customers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.