Liaison Engineer

Position Overview

Provides engineering solutions for the refurbishment and repair of aircraft components and parts used in structural systems and subsystems of operational aircraft requiring advanced knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and sound knowledge of industry practices and standards that are consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity, referring to established Company and FAA policies and practices. Reviews technical and engineering documentation and performance reports to determine the disposition of metal or composite aircraft components and parts needing refurbishment or repair. Work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
• Determines if items conform to engineering specifications and/or operating standards using engineering drawings or technical manuals, Airworthiness Directives, or other FAA documentation.
• Evaluates findings to formulate a corrective action plan. Designs the repair for operational aircraft metal and composite structural components and develops stress or structural simulated or empirical test procedures to reveal the effect of operational flying on the repaired components.
• Assists in the definition and analysis of problems to determine trends affecting future design, production, service, and maintenance processes.
• Assists in interpreting engineering drawings and coordinates the correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations.
• Maintains records or oversees the recording of information by others to ensure engineering drawings and documents are current and that engineering-related production problems and resolutions are documented.
• Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in an appropriate discipline. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Experience Required: 2 year(s) related experience and/or training.
• Qualifications: Must be able to read and write the English language, perform basic mathematical calculations, and interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, and other documents used in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel and in operating standard office equipment. Must be able to make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and deliver formal presentations to small or large groups. May perform work of a lesser skilled nature.