Stress Analysis Engineer

Description

The Production Engineering Organization is seeking stress analysis engineer to support commercial derivative airplane programs in San Antonio, TX. We are looking for proactive individuals who can make quick engineering decisions and who want to go beyond their desk and sit in the factory for hands-on engineering. This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, partnering closely with production personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Applies broad knowledge of design and/or engineering principles.

• Assesses and resolves product/process issues through the product lifecycle.

• Leads research of technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer and designs interim and final engineering solutions.

• Leads others to analyze, conduct root cause analysis, and develop dispositions for design non-conformances.

• Develops and implements product/process improvements.

• Uses innovative approaches and unique applications to address complex nonconforming conditions and to detect deviations.

• Analyzes reported problems for potential safety issues; recommends and manages complex resolutions. Leads the development of interim and final solutions.

• Provides design phase subject matter expertise by supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participating in design reviews.

• Represents the engineering community in the build through the post-production environment.

• Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with company standards.

• Develops customer correspondence for the continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Leads activities for on-site disabled product repair teams and accident investigation or support teams.

• Designs appropriate jacking and shoring schemes. Leads the design of interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.

• Develops and leads non-destructive test procedures, tools, and standards. Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with company standards.

• Develops and implements technical training curriculum for internal or external customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Experienced in reading/creating Engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and design manuals.

Experience with any of the following: avionics systems troubleshooting, wire bundle installations, and aircraft electrical systems troubleshooting

Experienced in researching engineering designs to develop defect solutions to product/ process issues for production or simple technical in-service issues.

Experience in assisting with analyses, root cause analysis, and drafting dispositions for non-conformances.

Experience collecting, researching, and evaluating issues for product/process improvement opportunities that may include recurrent product issues

Materials Review Board (MRB)/ Universal Product Review (UPR) approval authority certification.

Executive interior installation/design experience.

Modification & Repair experience on wide-body aircraft