Lead Design Engineer

Please note: This position may be filled as a Lead Design Engineer or Advanced Lead Design Engineer depending on candidate’s experience/business need. The requirements below reflect the Lead Design Engineer level.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

At ST Engineering MRAS, we design and build Nacelles for commercial aircraft applications. Our products help make it possible for millions of people to fly quickly and safely all around the world. In this role, you will lead design efforts within your assigned program.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do

• Design and document Nacelle and components and assemblies, including thrust reversers, inlets, fan cowls, and EBU systems.
• Coordinate with other functions to meet business standards, practices, and procedures as well as product/program requirements.
• Execute product processes related to design, analysis, test, materials, manufacture, quality and/or productivity.
• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations on events occurring in fleet of fielded hardware.
• Initiate and execute engineering changes to support cost out, weight out, and producibility projects.
• Effectively communicate with the engineering program manager to:
  • Prepare for technical and program reviews within the organization.
  • Develop and Execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements.
  • Develop action plans in response to problems.
• Participate in technical reviews and adhere to design practices and standards.
• Create engineering change packages, including part definition and change substantiation.
• Provide technical inputs to cost out projects and associated reviews.

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering position related to mechanical systems and/ or design engineering.
• This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly skilled in CATIA V5, CATIA V4
• Experience with PLM system, Enovia preferred
• Experience with composite design software, Fibersim and/or CPD preferred
• Experience with Design of Aircraft Electrical Wiring and Interconnecting Systems (EWIS)
• Experience with design and routing of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at [email protected].