Exempt Position This position coordinates all aspects of testing from test design to test implementation and reporting with engineering and operations. Test programs typically involve full scale fatigue and static evaluations of aircraft interior components and assemblies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties as assigned: Provide test fixture and tooling concepts to designers for detailed design, provide direction to test technicians for test set-ups, instrumentation, and data acquisition support test and integration of actuation systems, and represent testing at design reviews and technical coordination meetings. Generate test plans and test reports and liaison with stress engineering, design, procurement, program management and production. Coordinates activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, record, and reduce test data. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Confers with engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data and data interpretation. Assists in the analysis and interpretation of test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel. Uses computer software and hardware to conduct tests on mechanical and products and systems. Design and assemble test process with direction from stress engineers or supervising test engineer. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.
Requirements:- Education and/or Experience
- A good test and development background mainly in mechanical-structures and components.
- This position requires application of all Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering disciplines to a wide variety of technical problems.
BS degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field (2 years' experience) or equivalent working experience (6 years minimum in an aerospace related field). Non-engineering BS + 3 years minimum in an aerospace related field or AA (Associate in Arts and Sciences) degree + 4 years minimum in an aerospace related field are also acceptable.
Moderate travel within the U.S. and abroad may be required to support JAMCO America programs.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Customer Orientation:
Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental and Vision Reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Benefit Conversion at Termination
- Bereavement Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Family and Medical LeavePaid Parental Leave (40 hours) *Qualifying event after June 15th, 2022 Flexible Benefit Plan (Flex Spending)
- Holidays
- Jury Duty/Witness Service LeaveLife Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Pregnancy LeavePaid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- Wedding Leave
- Wellness Program/Gym Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
This job description is a simplified overview intended to serve as an initial introduction to the role. It should not be considered a complete recording of the role and responsibilities.
