Structural Design Engineer - Greensboro, United States - Honda Motors

    Honda Motors
    Honda Motors Greensboro, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Summary:

    This position provides structural engineering design for primary and secondary metallic and composite aircraft structures.


    *This is a Contingent position with our company (1-year or longer)*

    Duties and Responsibilities:


    • Develops structural layouts and concept
    • Develops load paths and initial stress calculations to optimize primary and secondary structure
    • Designs and develops primary and secondary structures to meet certification and aircraft requirement
    • Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirement
    • Holds design reviews and presentations on various structures of the aircraft
    • Interfaces with vendor/suppliers when required
    • Ensures adherence to program schedule as well as program cost target
    • Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirement
    Qualifications and Skills:


    • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of formal education required
    • Experience of structural design for certification to part 23 or 25 standard
    • Strong skills in CATIA v5 or equivalent 3d modeling tools, Teamcenter or equivalent PLM tool required
    • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
    • Strong working knowledge of aircraft structures design
    • Strong working knowledge of GD&T
    • Knowledge of composite part design and CATIA CPD module
    • Experience with CATIA kinematics and fem modules desired
    • Systems integration and supplier management
    • Proficient in technical requirements writing
    • Demonstrated technical communication skill
    Key Performance Indicators:


    • Adherence to program and deliverable schedule, and first-time design quality
    • High level of communication to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met
    • Ability to take ownership of tasks from concept to final design
    • Adherence to program targets for recurring and non-recurring cost
    • Ability to develop and execute trade studies to enhance airplane technical performance measure
    Working Conditions:


    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
    • Must be able to access and inspect all areas of aircraft.
    • Must be willing to travel on occasion to support business needs.