Full-time (40 Hours/Week) with every other Friday Off.

Mechanical Design Engineer II

in
Greensboro, North Carolina

Your Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will envision, plan, model, draft, evaluate product components and assemblies using FAA, OEM and customer specifications.  You will also use analysis techniques and may test preliminary articles to validate adequacy as well as examine field failures, identify root cause/s, and implement design improvements to eliminate the issue/s.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Complete feasibility studies to assist with the development of ZACS proposals and statements of work from limited specification information
  • Develop and produce design data required for the proper manufacture, assembly and installation of aircraft seating assemblies and components.
  • Develop preliminary engineering analysis necessary to substantiate aircraft modifications.
  • Assist with development of less experienced Design Engineers by acting as a mentor/resource.
  • Interface with other ZACS departments to ensure customer & ZACS requirements are met.
  • Provide technical support to ZACS Manufacturing during the manufacturing and assembly phases of ZACS developed designs.

Your Skills:

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, detailed knowledge of engineering and design principles, project management and creative problem solving skills and will be mathematically and mechanically minded.

We are looking for reliable candidates with the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework.
  • Two (2) years industry experience in engineering field, preferably dealing in the design of passenger aircraft seating.
  • Two (2) years of experience utilizing Solidworks (or comparable CAD program) with demonstrable proficiency.
  • Must possess some knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements
  • Must possess knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and proper application in design.
  • Must possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D-computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
  • Must possess extensive knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office.
  • Must have knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings.
  • Must have knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings.

We Offer

We offer a flexible high energy work environment with opportunities to innovate, learn and grow. In addition, we impress with:

4-day week in a two-week cycle
Comprehensive Benefit Plans
Employee Referral Program
Relocation Assistance
Tuition
Assistance
401k Savings Plan
Health Savins Account
PTO plans and flexible work schedules
Collaborative and Safe Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program

Ready for Take-off?

Then become part of the ZIM Aircraft Cabin Solutions team!

We are looking for people who enjoy change and want to help shape the mobility of the future. Are you interested in varied tasks in an international working environment and share our fascination for aviation? Then come on board with us.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your resume by e-mail to ZACS_Recruiting@zim.aero

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ABOUT ZIM

ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH is known for the innovative development, design and manufacture of premium aircraft seats for the world’s best-known airlines. Customized solutions maximize passenger comfort and offer optimal cabin solutions for a pleasant journey through intelligent design.

The company, which has sites in Immenstaad on Lake Constance, Markdorf and Greensboro, was founded in 2008 and currently employs around 170 people. Since the end of February 2020, the company has been majority-owned by the AURELIUS Group, a pan-European asset manager with offices in Munich, London, Stockholm, Madrid, Amsterdam, Milan and Luxembourg

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