Engineer II - Liaison (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering
POSITION SUMMARY:
A Liaison Engineer II must participate in resolving complex problems related to aircraft manufacturing that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation. They must verify accuracy of results through consultation with other authorities in the field and through formal review. They must have a working knowledge of aircraft regulatory requirements and apply this knowledge in developing repairs. They must resolve technical problems while taking into account quality, cost, and schedule. They must be able to review work in progress to ensure that specifications, design criteria, and schedules are maintained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide Engineer Level II airframe support to Liaison Engineering department:
Function as primary first responder focal point for Airframe Structures Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Support, and Air Safety on engineering and technical issues related to Type Design.
Analyze and disposition production airframe nonconformances through standard repair methods.
Represent engineering in Material Review Board (MRB) process of airframe nonconformance resolution by disposition of non-standard repairs including the substantiation of the proposed resolution.
Investigate airframe engineering drawing and specification errors, document these errors and refer the issue to the appropriate engineering group for correction.
Act and produce innovative solutions and exhibit resourcefulness to support integrated product teams to modernize Piper with airframe industry practices.
Support Design and Manufacturing by determination of appropriate methods for fabricating, inspecting, and installing airframe components.
Act in a mentoring capacity to junior engineers.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires the ability to effectively interface with all other company disciplines and provide technical supervision to any member acting to resolve issues associated with each essential job function.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Position requires a bachelors degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and knowledge of aircraft materials/hardware, with a minimum of five years MRB experience. Candidates shall be capable of working in diverse team environments and physically able to move in and out of the office/factory without restrictions.
Computer aided design (CAD) skills are required to perform the duties of this position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the 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 frequently exposed to an office environment; and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office.
Travel and overtime are required when necessary.
SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES:
The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Companys need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures.
