WS____Flammability Engineer-Mar23

WS -Flammability Engineer-Aircraft Interiors - Seattle- March 2023-0720

Summary
Our client in the Seattle area are looking for an contract or direct Engineer with demonstrated knowledge of aircraft interior flammability requirements, testing methods, and documentation procedures, and a broad knowledge of engineering design practices and manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Reviews all relevant technical specifications for the project including material identification sheets, engineering drawings, and supplier documents to identify the means of substantiation for all non-metallic materials included in the drawings/documents in accordance with CFR 14 Part 25 Appendix F.
• Participates in design reviews via supporting the design team in all in-house and customer design reviews by being familiar with the proposed engineering design (interiors, monuments, systems, electrical, etc.) and finishes with the ability to identify and address potential problematic material combinations and proposing method of showing compliance during the review.
• Prepares flammability substantiation documents, such as flammability test plans, test reports, and similarity reports to show compliance to applicable regulatory requirements in support of an interior modification Supplemental Type Certificate project.
• Conducts Peer reviews of test plans and reports for quality and accuracy.
• Performs flammability testing in internal Flammability Lab following industry standard protocols or coordinates testing to be done at an external flammability lab.
• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Ensures the flammability database is maintained and up to date with the latest flammability information.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical, or Materials Engineering; minimum 3-6 years of experience in aerospace flammability; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior industry experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated experience with Internet software, Design software; and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interrogate Computer Aided Drafting/Design models.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience building relationships and working closely with compliance finders (Designated Engineering Representatives and/or Unit Members)
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

If interested, please send your updated resume in Word doc format to Jigar at View email address on click.appcast.io with preferred pay requirements and availability and we will follow up immediately