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Job description
Base Pay $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year
Employee Type Exempt - FT
Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Join EnCore, a proud Boeing subsidiary, where we design and build innovative aircraft cabin interiors that enhance comfort, efficiency, and flexibility. We offer customizable, pre-certified components and lightweight seating for new aircraft and retrofits, including full interior solutions like galleys, lavatories, and seats designed for the Boeing 737 Sky Interior. With in-house design, engineering, and certification, we stay clearly ahead and deliver high-quality cabin components. We also support aftermarket upgrades with certified modification kits and digital cabin signage to improve the passenger experience.
Be part of our talented team and start soaring to new heights!
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Design Engineer will support the LIFT team with innovative and effective design solutions for all components and assemblies related to aircraft seating. From concept through production, this role is responsible for creating and helping implement practical, high-quality design solutions while considering regulatory requirements, customer needs, and company targets, including design for manufacturing and assembly .
Note: The primary differences between job levels tie to skill level, complexity of the problem solving, and years of experience. Job assignments will be based on experience, job opening and budget availability, and the performance level of the incumbent.
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Apply sound engineering principles in the development of aircraft seating products.
Provide design support for current and new product design projects.
Create 3D models of individual components and assemblies in CATIA V5.
Research and verify the design criteria and needs per customer, regulatory and company requirements.
Design and optimize mechanical and structural components for aircraft seating.
Develop and optimize designs which adhere to cost, volume, and quality targets established by company management and customer demand.
Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and assembly, including soliciting observations from fabricators, operators, quality assurance, product support, and supply chain specialists.
Propose and verify design concepts, including material and process selections.
Create design proposals, including presentations, and objectively demonstrate the benefits and rationale behind proposed designs.
Create and maintain design specific schedules and action plans.
Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience in and understanding on a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, composites forming, CNC machining, stampings, sheetmetal forming, forgings, castings, and thermoforming.
Understanding of material properties, including metals, general plastics and composites.
Able to design, complex, integrated kinematic assemblies.
Must have extensive experience in either aircraft seating design, design of mechanism, or manufacturing processes such as injection molding, forging, casting, or composite forming.
Able to mentor less experienced design engineers.
Review and provide feedback of design proposal from design engineers.
Able to communicate with customers on design requirements and proposals.
Able to communicate with suppliers to ensure feasibility and optimization of design.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Education:
Experience:
5+ years of experience with at least 1 year leading or mentoring the work of assigned employees.
Skills:
Strong engineering design and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience with aircraft seating design, mechanism design, or related manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of CATIA V5
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly
Exposure to supplier coordination and customer-facing design reviews
Other:
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to support design project schedules and technical deliverables
May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
Boeing EnCore is an \"at-will\" employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Not applicable
SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION
Expected to operate with a high degree of independence on routine and complex design tasks
May receive review of work based on project milestones, deliverables, and technical outcomes
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY
May review and provide feedback on design proposals and technical work
May support team coordination and technical decision-making
PROBLEM SOLVING
Uses engineering judgment to solve moderately complex to complex design problems
Evaluates tradeoffs related to performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, and schedule
Applies creativity and technical expertise to develop practical design solutions
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Worksite address
huntington beach, CA, 92615, US
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