Payloads Design Engineer 3

Job#: 3033378

Job Description:
Payloads Design Engineer 3

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract-to-hire

Role Overview

We are seeking a Payloads Design Engineer (Level 3) to join a team focused on the design and build of aircraft interiors, such as stow bins and crew areas. This role involves managing the structural and mechanical aspects of interior systems throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires supporting production fabrication, resolving design questions from the manufacturing floor, and contributing to an environment of continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and document structural and interior payload system requirements to establish the system design.
• Develop, maintain, and modify payload system and component designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools.
• Support the production floor during fabrication and builds, addressing design-related questions.
• Assist in performing tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet all requirements and specifications.
• Support the management of supplier performance, test, and production activities to optimize design and achieve program goals.
• Contribute to the development of new design and analysis processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Investigate emerging technologies to develop concepts for future product designs.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an accredited course of study in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural engineering. Technology degrees are not applicable for this role.

Experience: A minimum of five years of related work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or three years of related work experience with a Master's degree. Candidates should be able to articulate their technical experience and capabilities.

Technical Skills: At least five years of experience with 3-D modeling tools such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Pro-E, or 3DX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace engineering, specifically with design and engineering release processes.
• Experience working within a demanding production environment.
• Working knowledge of standard business software, including the MS Office Suite.
• Understanding of FAA Title 14 Part 25 and/or EASA equivalent regulations.
• A motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and ask questions.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.