Technical Specialist II - Seat Design and Certification Engineer

Technical Specialist II - Seat Design and Certification Engineer in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

DUTIES: Guide successful completion of new seating and interior engineering programs. Conceive research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. Be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Approach problem solving balancing technical product, cost, and schedule. Work without appreciable direction with work being reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field and other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product. Perform static and dynamic finite element analysis. Perform calibration and validation of analysis for business jet aircraft seating systems as per industry and government standards for seating structures and occupant protection. Prepare FE model report, validation test plan, and validation report for dynamic seats. Prepare seat test plans to collect data to support certification activities. Perform optimization and DOE studies using FEA tools for seats and interior monuments. Perform seat comfort studies, including subjective feedback and empirical data utilizing pressure mapping. Work collaboratively with internal engineering, certification, and supplier teams to support design and development of seat structures, restraints system, airbags, etc.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required. Ten years of experience in job offered or a related position required, including experience with Finite Element Analysis, aircraft seating, and related certification and occupant protection requirements. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and ten years of experience, Employer will except a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and eight years of experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field and six years of experience.

Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.

Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, International HR, Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to [email protected]. Please reference GK27 + job title in cover letter or subject line.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
2. Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
3. Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
4. Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
5. Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
6. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions:

1. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 220111

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 05/22/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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