Aviation PMA Design & Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The individual brings deep firsthand manufacturing knowledge to the design, reverse engineering, and certification of FAA-compliant PMA aircraft parts. Each project involves researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ASME Y14.5. Beyond their own design work, this individual serves as the engineering team’s manufacturing SME, bringing firsthand knowledge of how parts are made, from stock material selection through final processing. Work is project‑based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout. Key Responsibilities Support design engineers with new part development, providing manufacturing input on producibility, materials, and tolerances Provide technical guidance to procurement and external manufacturers on process capabilities, tooling, and inspection methods to ensure part conformance Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements Develop 3‑D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle Design test fixtures and develop inspection methods as required Qualifications 5–15 years of manufacturing experience Extensive firsthand knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment Machine shop, fabrication, or other direct hands‑on manufacturing experience CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards and GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Detail oriented, organized, and able to self‑manage across multiple concurrent projects Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team Experience with reverse engineering preferred Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred Education Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar discipline Compensation & Benefits Salary position commensurate with experience and skills. Company provides paid sick and vacation leave accrued, health, dental, vision and insurance options including STD, LTD, 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting, flexible working hours. Company is relatively young, and opportunities exists for an individual to grow with the company. Physical Requirements Work is performed in a standard office environment. Noise level is moderate in the work area. Communicating well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial. Regular use of phone, email with hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges. Able to sit for extended periods of time with good manual and finger dexterity for computer work and deep thinking. Occasional meetings, reviewing parts, procured items up to 20 lbs or meetings and working with other equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jet Parts Engineering, Inc.