Aircraft Layout CAD Designer

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Project management

Job title

Aircraft Layout CAD Designer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
Under moderate supervision, responsible to create and update Aircraft Installation Drawings (ACI), Aircraft Configuration Drawings (Config), Trim & Finish Drawings (T&F), and other drawings related to Aircraft Interiors. The Aircraft Layout Specialist will work closely with Project Engineers, Design Engineering, Certification, Marketing, and others to complete tasks within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, and SSUSA requirements.

2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Generate 2-D aircraft layouts from 3-D geometry
B) Modify existing ACI, Config, and T&F Drawings, create new drawings, as required.
C) Assist Marketing Department with Aircraft Layouts and other geometry as needed.
D) Provide Design and Drafting Support to Project Engineering
E) Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

3. Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification-
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Engineering or Architecture.
Or have an Associate's Degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture (minimum of 3 years equivalent related experience will be considered in lieu of Associates degree) .

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
Plus additional 5 years of related experience required with Associated degree
Plus additional 2 years of related experience required with Bachelors degree
Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.
Formal training in AutoCad required; Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred

C. Professional Skills-
Expert in the use of AutoCad, with the ability to use geometry from CATIA, and ProEngineer, IGES, STEP, and .DXF sources
Thorough understanding of standard aircraft interior layout design practices and standards, including FAA Regulations and Airframer requirements
Requires communication skills that will provide productive interface between Engineering, Program Management, Certification, and Manufacturing.
Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills-
Must be able to work effectively within a geographically disperse team and multicultural team environment.
Must have strong relationship building and management skills.
Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
Must be comfortable with working multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must be able to interact successfully with engineering functions, sales and marketing groups.

E. Desirable Aspects-
Experience in aircraft interiors environment and applicable OEM specifications and regulations.
AutoCAD for 2D applications.
CATA V5, Smarteam
Formal training in ProEngineer and CATIA preferred.
Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Irving, Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years