Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The individual will reverse engineer aircraft parts and develop FAA-compliant designs that go on to be manufactured, certified, and installed on commercial aircraft worldwide. Each project involves hands-on engineering across multiple disciplines – researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ANSI/ASME Y14.5. Work is project-based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout.
Key Responsibilities
• Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements
• Develop 3D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Coordinate and/or perform dimensional inspection, and support external materials analysis
• Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements
• Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features
• Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle
• Own technical content of the design package from project initiation through production
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• 0–3 years of engineering design experience
• CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards (ASME Y14.5); familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to self-manage across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Shop time, manufacturing, or other hands-on experience preferred
• Experience with reverse engineering preferred
• Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred
• Experience with inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer, vision system) preferred
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering discipline
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary position commensurate with experience and skills.
• Company provides paid sick and vacation leave accrued, health, dental, vision and insurance options including STD, LTD, 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting, flexible working hours. Company is relatively young, and opportunities exists for an individual to grow with the company.
Physical Requirements
• Work is performed in a standard office environment. Noise level is moderate in the work area.
• Communicating well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial.
• Regular use of phone, email with hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time with good manual and finger dexterity for computer work and deep thinking.
• Occasional meetings, reviewing parts, procured items up to 20lbs or meetings and working with other equipment.
Jet Parts Engineering, Inc. (JPE) is an equal opportunity employer. In business since 1994, JPE is an aerospace engineering firm that has established a reputation for supplying high quality parts while providing exceptional service to its customers. For more information, see our website: www.jetpartsengineering.com.
The individual will reverse engineer aircraft parts and develop FAA-compliant designs that go on to be manufactured, certified, and installed on commercial aircraft worldwide. Each project involves hands-on engineering across multiple disciplines – researching how a part functions in its aircraft or engine system, analyzing dimensions and materials, making design decisions grounded in measured data, and producing production-ready drawings per ANSI/ASME Y14.5. Work is project-based and primarily autonomous, with collaboration from senior engineers, certification, quality, procurement, and manufacturing throughout.
Key Responsibilities
• Research and investigate part function, failure modes and effects, and operating conditions to establish design requirements
• Develop 3D solid models and drawings using SolidWorks
• Coordinate and/or perform dimensional inspection, and support external materials analysis
• Evaluate dimensional and material data to drive design decisions based on measured results, manufacturing capabilities, and functional requirements
• Perform tolerance analysis and document engineering justification for design features
• Prepare and release production drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and certification to support the project lifecycle
• Own technical content of the design package from project initiation through production
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• 0–3 years of engineering design experience
• CAD/3D modeling design experience; proficiency with SolidWorks preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting standards (ASME Y14.5); familiarity with GD&T preferred
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to self-manage across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Shop time, manufacturing, or other hands-on experience preferred
• Experience with reverse engineering preferred
• Experience with aircraft components and systems preferred
• Experience with inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer, vision system) preferred
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering discipline
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary position commensurate with experience and skills.
• Company provides paid sick and vacation leave accrued, health, dental, vision and insurance options including STD, LTD, 401(K) with matching contribution and immediate vesting, flexible working hours. Company is relatively young, and opportunities exists for an individual to grow with the company.
Physical Requirements
• Work is performed in a standard office environment. Noise level is moderate in the work area.
• Communicating well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial.
• Regular use of phone, email with hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time with good manual and finger dexterity for computer work and deep thinking.
• Occasional meetings, reviewing parts, procured items up to 20lbs or meetings and working with other equipment.
Jet Parts Engineering, Inc. (JPE) is an equal opportunity employer. In business since 1994, JPE is an aerospace engineering firm that has established a reputation for supplying high quality parts while providing exceptional service to its customers. For more information, see our website: www.jetpartsengineering.com.
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