Product Review Engineer 4/Liaison Engineer

211209 - Product Review Engineer 4 / Liaison Engineer Industry ENG Region TX-Texas City San Antonio State TX Rate $DOE Duration 9 Months Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Product Review Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

This position is 100% ONSITE.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

We are looking for proactive individuals who can make quick engineering decisions and who want go beyond their desk and sit the factory for hands on engineering.

This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, partnering closely with production personnel.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

o Applies broad knowledge of Client design and / or engineering principles.

o Assesses and resolves product / process issues through the product lifecycle. Leads research of technical, operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by customer and designs interim and final engineering solutions.

o Leads others to analyze, conduct root cause analysis and develop dispositions for design non-conformances.

o Develops and implements product / process improvements.

o Uses innovative approaches and unique applications to address complex nonconforming conditions and to detect deviations.

o Analyzes reported problems for potential safety issues; recommends and manages complex resolution. Leads develop of interim and final solutions.

o Provides design phase subject matter expertise by supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participating in design reviews.

o Represents the engineering community in the build through post production environment.

o Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Client standards.

o Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment. Leads activities for on-site disabled product repair teams and accident investigation or support teams.

o Designs appropriate jacking and shoring schemes.

o Leads the design of interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.

o Develops and leads non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.

o Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Client standards.

o Develops and implements technical training curriculum for internal or external customers.

o Support all Structural and / or Electrical Liaison Engineering / Design Engineering role as needed to support the Commercial, Military, and Commercial Derivative aircraft fleets on contract for modifications, storage, annual and time based life cycle checks.

o Platforms being supported will be Executive Transport Fleet comprised of 737,757, and 747. Other airframes are KC-46, 787, 777, KC-135, and B-52

HARD REQUIREMENTS :

If hired, successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment.

REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

o 5+ years of experience with the design of structural and electrical rework / repairs to restore the aircraft or system to original design capability.

o Previous Commercial Material Review Experience, Client or Airlines

DESIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

o Experienced in reading / creating Engineering drawings, specifications, processes and design manuals.

o Minimum of 8 years' experience with any of the following : avionics systems troubleshooting, wire bundle installations, and aircraft electrical systems troubleshooting

o Experienced in researching engineering designs in order to develop defect solutions to product / process issues for production or simple technical in-service issues.

o Minimum of 8 years' experience of assisting with analyses, root cause analysis and drafting dispositions for non-conformances.

o Minimum of 5 years' experience collecting, researching, and evaluating issues for product / process improvement opportunities that may include recurrent product issues

o Materials Review Board (MRB) / Universal Product Review (UPR) approval authority certification.

o Executive interior installation / design experience.

o Modification & Repair experience on wide body aircraft.

EDUCATION :

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Engineering degree in any of the following majors : Aeronautical Engineering;

Aerospace Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Systems Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology (e.

g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.

g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience)..In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

FULL TIME / VARIABLE SHIFT

WORK HOURS : The candidate will be assigned as 1st shift to train and then transition to 2nd shifts, as well as weekend or daily overtime.

MISCELLANEOUS :

This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access.

A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted prior to a start date.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.