SUMMARY

 

Provides technical leadership, conducts design activities and analytical studies on new product design proposals to develop design and product definition for new products and product families. Primary activities center around the design, validation, and justification of the full design definition for a product or technology.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

 

Manages R&D and new product development projects from concept development to design/product definition, verification and validation  

• Be responsible for technical design activities within the scope of a R&D project. Interface with the project leader and project team, manufacturing plant representatives, test laboratory, and other organizations
• Coordinate or support project planning activities for schedule, resources and cost. Project management.
• Coordinate or support project, product (such as Design for Cost), and manufacturing cost analysis
• Conduct Functional and Requirements Analysis, FMEA and project risk analysis, and build product specifications.
• Analyze research data and proposed product specifications to help determine feasibility of product proposal.
• Perform R&D functions in selecting new applications, materials, manufacturing methods, finishes etc.
• Perform analytical mechanical calculation (stresses, strain, failure, deformation, charts, plots...)
• Help to coordinate manufacturing and validation of prototype product.
• Plan and develop experimental test programs.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

 

Technical Support duties and responsibilities to other organizations

• Provide support to manufacturing plant activities, which may include product qualification, problem solving analysis, stack up analysis, documentation updates and other communications
• Interacts and assists general product engineering in development and qualification of “me too” products.   

 

• Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.
• Interacts with customers, participates and assists customers in issuing new standards for developed new products.
• Assists in answering to customer Requests for Information, proposals or technical meetings.
• Update legacy drawings and specifications for aerospace components
• Interacts with the FEA simulation team for digital prototypes and digital mechanical testing.
• Set-up, run and analyze FEA studies for design and manufacturing departments.
• FEA: meshing the parts to be simulated with Hypermesh

 

General responsibilities and duties

• Prepares or coordinates preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings.
• Participates in patent and licensing activities.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform R&D, engineering and design tasks.
• Participates in development and evolution of Design group procedures.
• Be part and participate to the design expertise network within Lisi 

 

• Ensures new product development is conducted taking into consideration the best environmental practices and alternatives.  Considering every aspect of the newly developed product including manufacturing methods, materials, and disposal with minimal or no impact on environment.

 

• Implements and suggests waste elimination initiatives specifically related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste

 

• Other duties assigned.

 

Ways of Working, Experience, and Behaviors

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

• Analytical – Ability to analyze and understand complex information, product specification, and critical technical information.  Able to scrutinize information providing succinct information on risks and proposed actions

 

• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP, Mil-Specs, ITAR, General aircraft construction and aircraft industry trends, Aircraft fasteners industry,  Aerospace specifications, metallurgy, processing, composite aircraft materials and processing, composite aircraft applications. Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Work in problem solving, team environment; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence regarding technical function and ability.

 

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and rational responses to inquiries regardless of the situation.

 

• Written Communication – Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization. 

 

• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

 

• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

 

• Cost Consciousness – Works within the direction of the department’s resources; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

 

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

 

• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Project management skills are key in this role.

 

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

May assign work or oversee work product to less experienced Team Members.  Responsibility excludes direct management responsibilities including but not limited to, Performance Management, and disciplinary actions

                                             

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

Education and/or Experience

B.S. Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four year college or technical school or equivalent combination of experience or related education. Over 5 years related experience and/or training is required.

 

Basic Qualifications

Proficient with 3D modeling in CAD System (SolidWorks is preferred)

Proficient with GD&T

Self-motivated team player with strong desire to learn and ability to handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently and with minimal guidance

Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

 

Additional Qualifications

Project management experience on large scale projects is a plus.

Design experience for plastic injection molded parts and assemblies a plus.

Design experience in panel fasteners is a plus

 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write appropriate and meaningful reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public is essential.

 

Mathematical Skills                                            

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume strengths (tensile, shear, etc.). Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 

Computer Skills                                                  

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have at least working knowledge of the following software: ERP Database, Internet, Inventory, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project.

 

Reasoning Ability                                               

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Certificates, licenses, registrations

      Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, and to speak or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit and requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time and walk. The employee must occasionally bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Safety and Environmental 

The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.

 

All employees are responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and  HSE Procedures.

 

All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.

 

All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.

 

Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.