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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:

Engineer I - Interior Design and Structural Integration  (Full Time)
Department: All Openings, Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

Create CAD models, drawings, and Engineering Orders (E.O.'s) in a standardized format for new and modified designs that meet FAA certification and company requirements.

- Model conceptual layouts and proposed design changes in SiemensNX (CAD)

- Modify existing drawings, both CAD and manual, to correct errors and implement new designs

- Create new CAD drawings usingSiemensNX

- Construct and manage design packages using Siemens Teamcenter

- Use best practices to design detail parts and assemblies that are low cost and easy to install or service

- Determine appropriate standard hardware, utilizing stocked items when able or sourcing specialty hardware as required

- Coordinate with other departments (Structures, Power Plant and Mechanical Systems, Avionics/Electrical, etc) to meet program milestones and release drawings according to the project schedule

- Support manufacturing and experimental hangar as required during build and testing of product improvements

- Research existing parts in areas that may not have CAD models

- Facilitate design review sessions for cross-functional coordination

- Some project management required including project scope creation and recommendations, progress tracking, and completion estimations

-Perform other related duties as required

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.

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 degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace. General aviation related experience in design preferred.

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, testing, approval, manufacturing, inspection and service, materials and material strengths, manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly, working knowledge of Siemens NX, and familiarity with FAR 23 and certification are required to perform the duties of this position.

Working knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook