Design Engineer I

RECARO Aircraft Seating

About the Role

Completes basic activities of design engineering, including designing aircraft seats and components in compliance with FAA regulations, and customer and OEM requirements. Complete piece part and assembly design using CATIA Version 4 and 5, including 3D modeling and drawing/drafting.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of CAD 2D/3D systems (CATIA version 5) to design aircraft seats and components that meet customer expectations and conform to applicable regulations. This includes the detail design of complex sheet metal, machined, cast or forged metal components, as well as injection molded or vacuum formed plastic components.
• Generate 2D drawings based on created 3D models, using standard aerospace drafting practices, as well as in-house drafting standards.
• Respond to customer concerns by making design changes in seat design and components in a manner that meets customer expectations and conforms to applicable regulations.
• Participate in design meetings with project engineers to discuss engineering issues, including design changes and customer requests.
• Support Purchasing and Production by providing the necessary documentation to support sourcing of parts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CATIA Version 4 and 5
• CAD 2D/3D systems
• 3D modeling
• Drawing/drafting
• Standard aerospace drafting practices
• In-house drafting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• 0-3 years of experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Experience in the design of Aircraft interiors is a plus.
• Knowledge about aircraft documentation systems for after sales (CMM, SB) and aircraft configuration control systems is a plus.
• Experience in CATIA V5 a plus.