Mid-Level Liaison Engineer

Job#: 2084547

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking Mid-Level Liaison Engineers to join a team in Portland, Oregon. This fully onsite role is ideal for proactive individuals who thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to make real-time engineering decisions on the factory floor. You will serve as the engineering representative in production, partnering closely with manufacturing personnel to transform design into reality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and resolve production non-conformances through root cause analysis and engineering dispositions.
• Apply design principles to assess and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Research and troubleshoot technical, operational, and quality issues to develop final engineering solutions.
• Identify, document, and communicate deviations that may impact design intent or safety; recommend and manage resolutions.
• Develop and implement product and process improvements.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in design reviews.
• Represent engineering throughout the build, production, and post-production phases.
• Ensure supplier and build partner compliance with Boeing standards.
• Draft customer correspondence to support safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in on-site repair teams, accident investigations, and support efforts.
• Analyze structural damage or modifications to determine safe jacking, shoring, and repair procedures.
• Design interim structural repairs and perform static strength analysis.
• Develop non-destructive testing procedures, tools, and standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
• 5+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering
• 2+ years of experience with Engineering Material Review Board (MRB) processes

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly valued:

Materials Knowledge:

• Steel, aluminum, titanium properties and capabilities
• Forms such as bar stock, forgings, castings
• Post-machining processing

Machining Expertise:

• Geometry and sequencing for material removal
• Machining practices (broaching, honing, etc.)
• Load path analysis for complex shapes
• Surface condition assessment and FOD prevention

Dimensional Tolerancing (GD&T):

• True position, parallelism, bonus tolerance
• Drawing interpretation and fit-up analysis
• Spatial Analyzer modeling and metrology

Gear/Shaft Systems:

• Gear tables, spline profiles, runout measurements
• Installation patterns and bearing fits

Material Processing:

• Heat treatment, stress relief, peening, plating
• Finishing processes like anodizing and painting

Functional Testing:

• Diagnosing operational impacts at the aircraft level
• Acceptance criteria for RPM, torque, and clearances

Repair Techniques:

• Bushings, heli-coils, inserts
• Blending, reprocessing, corrosion protection

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience
• Master's degree with 3 years of experience
• PhD with 0-1 years of experience
• ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

Shift Information:

• This position may require work across multiple shifts, including weekends and overtime. Shift assignments vary by site and are typically rotated.

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.