JOB TITLE: Flammability Engineer (Aerospace Experience Required)

LOCATION: Bothell, WA

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US persons as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the educational requirements for this job? 

• Do you meet the experience requirements for this job? 

• Are you able to commute to the job location or are you able to relocate for the role? 

Details: 

• Contract 12 mos. - potential for extended term 

• Medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare 

• Robust 401K 

• Potential for bonuses 

• Sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify 

Summary: 

• Knowledge of aircraft interior flammability requirements, testing methods, and documentation procedures, and broad knowledge of engineering design practices and manufacturing processes.

• Reviews all relevant technical specifications for the project including material identification sheets, engineering drawings, and supplier documents to identify the means of substantiation for all nonmetallic materials included in the drawings/documents in accordance with CFR 14 Part 25 Appendix F.

• Participates in design reviews via supporting the design team in all in-house and customer design reviews by being familiar with the proposed engineering design (interiors, monuments, systems, electrical, etc.) and finishes with the ability to identify and address potential problematic material combinations and proposing method of showing compliance during the review.

• Prepares flammability substantiation documents, such as flammability test plans, test reports, and similarity reports to show compliance to applicable regulatory requirements in support of an interior modification Supplemental Type Certificate project.

• Conducts Peer reviews of test plans and reports for quality and accuracy.

• Performs flammability testing in internal Flammability Lab following industry standard protocols or coordinates testing to be done at an external flammability lab.

• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.

• Estimates the flammability group involvement in each active interior modification proposal.

• Responsible for tracking deliverables for assigned program(s) and assuring deliverables are on time
  and budget to support program milestones and certification efforts.

• Provides oversight of the flammability test coupon manufacturing to ensure they are tracking to the
  program schedules.

• Ensures the flammability database is maintained and up to date with the latest flammability
  information.

• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.

• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.

• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.

• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies:

• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.

• Performance Coaching – Defines responsibilities and expectations, sets goals, and objectives, gives performance feedback, motivates for increased results, recognizes contributions, and encourages training and development.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical, or Materials Engineering

• Minimum 6 years of experience in aerospace flammability; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Aviation background and aircraft interior industry experience required.

• Demonstrated experience with Internet software, Design software; and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to interrogate Computer Aided Drafting/Design models.

• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.

• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Experience building relationships and working closely with compliance finders (Designated Engineering Representatives and/or Unit Members)

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to travel as required.

• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft 

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