Structural Design Engineer - Greensboro, United States - American Honda Motor

    American Honda Motor
    American Honda Motor Greensboro, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Summary:

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

    This is aContingent position with our company (1-year or longer)

    Duties and Responsibilities:


    • Develops structural layouts and concepts


    • 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 requirements


    • Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirements


    • 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 targets


    • Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirements

    Qualifications and Skills:


    • Bachelors 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 standards


    • Strong skills in CATIA v5 or equivalent 3d modeling tools, Teamcenter or equivalent PLM tool required


    • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suites


    • 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 skills

    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 measures

    Working Conditions:

    1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

    3. Must be able to access and inspect all areas of aircraft.

    4. Must be willing to travel on occasion to support business needs.