Senior Liaison Engineer

Job#: 2084545

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking Senior Liaison Engineers to support our client in Portland, Oregon. We are looking for a proactive individual who can make prompt engineering decisions and who want to go beyond their desk and into the factory for hands on engineering.

Summary:

This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as the candidate will be partnering closely with production personnel. The candidate will be the engineering representative on the factory floor transforming design into reality.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
• Applies knowledge of design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
• Applies engineering principles to research technical, operational and quality issues in support of executing final engineering solutions.
• Identifies documents, analyzes reported problems and communicates deviations that could impact design intent and safety; recommends and manages resolution.
• Develops and implements product/process improvements.
• Supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participates in design reviews.
• Represents the engineering community from initial build through the production and post-production environment.
• Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Boeing standards.
• Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in on-site disabled product repair teams, accident investigation and support teams.
• Analyzes damage repair or structural modification to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage and assure a safe work environment.
• Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
• Develops non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters of Science Degree from an ABET OR ABET equivalent accredited course of study in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering
• 5+ years of experience in prior Engineering Materiel Review Board

Preferred Qualifications:

Liaison engineers that have experience across the following areas:

Understanding for materials:

• Material types - steel, aluminum, titanium - strength/capabilities
• Material forms - bar stock, forgings, castings and reactions to machining
• Post machining processing

Understanding machining and machining limitations:

• Geometry and sequencing for material removal (multiple pass, speed and feed of cutter)
• Machine practices - machining, broaching, honing, etc
• Load path analysis for complex, integrated shapes - thin walls, undercuts, mismatches
• Surface condition and prep - discoloration, burns, drill/cutter breaks (FOD)

Understanding of machined part dimensions and tolerance (GD&T)

• GD&T - True position, parallel surface, bonus tolerance, etc - used heavily (GD&T training 77100 Course - minimum)
• Interpret drawing datums, surfaces, profiles for tolerancing
• Examples - requirements between gear/shaft fit up into housings, fit up of housing sections (base and cover)
• Spatial Analyzer analysis/modeling of discrepant conditions
• Metrology - methods, limitations, and interpretation

Understanding of gears/shafts and gear interaction

• Gear table understanding
• Details - Teeth/spline profiles, runout, measurement over wires
• Install - gear patterns, gear engagement, bearing/shaft fit

Understanding of material processing

• Heat treat, induction hardening, stress relief
• Shot and glass peening, abrasive blast cleaning, etching
• Plating - cad, chrome, Zi-Ni
• Finishing - anodize, passivate, primer and paint sequence

Understanding functional test requirements

• Diagnosing impacts to operation and performance at the airplane level
• Range of FT acceptance - RPM, Torque, gaps/clearance

Understanding of general repair for machined parts

• -M bushings, heli-coils, and inserts on oversized bores and holes
• Blending on machined materials, re-processing, re-finishing requirements
• Corrosion protection post processing rework - seal and primer requirements

Shift Requirements:

• This position is for multiple shifts and may require off shift, weekend, and travel assignments.
• The candidate may periodically be assigned to first, second, or third shift as well as weekend or daily overtime.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.