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 Piper’s worldwide headquarters is based in beautiful Vero Beach, FL., – located just a few miles from the Atlantic Coast. We are the largest private employer in Indian River County and offer exciting and enriching careers. We aim to be the best. So it’s only natural that we strive to recruit the best people in and to give you every opportunity to become even better. After all, ours is a company that never stands still. That’s why we provide a supportive team-working environment in which each individual’s needs are respected. No matter what role you’re in, you’ll help us make the most of our business. And we’ll help you make the most of your career. So, make Piper Aircraft your ultimate destination. Together, we’ll go further than you ever thought possible. 

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Current openings:

Sr. Designer - Advanced Aircraft Design  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support advanced design concept studies as well as production engineering design, drafting, and data documentation.

Complete design, drafting, and engineering data documentation as required by program requirements and as directed by engineering colleagues. Administer policies and procedures established by the company.

• Support advanced design team with high quality digital surfacing.
• Use knowledge of aircraft design to support trade studies and help guide design decisions.
• Design new components, assemblies, and installations.
• Produce conceptual layouts, and assembly design and detail drawings using computer aided design (CAD).
• Interact with outside vendors for the purpose of hardware selection.
• Coordinate design work with engineering, flight science, test operations, manufacturing, supply management, and other team members.
• Compose Engineering Orders (EO) to correct drafting/design errors, revise design, or incorporate changes/modifications to existing three dimensional models and drawings.
• Support production and customer support in the troubleshooting of assembly, installation, and operational problems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

May be required to train and assist other employees, on a project-by-project basis.

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.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is desired, (Mechanical or Aerospace), and a minimum of ten years related general aviation design experience or equivalent combination education and experience is required. Experience with digital surfacing from a different industry may substitute for some amount of aviation experience.

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly is desired.; working knowledge of CAD; and familiarity with FAR 23 and certification are required to perform the duties of this position. CAD software in use is Siemens NX. Autodesk Alias or alternatives could be considered for this position.

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