Job Title:

Senior Engineer, Liaison

Position Summary

Senior Liaison Engineers must participate in resolving complex problems related to aircraft manufacturing that require a high level of ingenuity and innovation. They must verify accuracy of results through consultation with other authorities in the field and through formal review. They must have a working knowledge of aircraft regulatory requirements and apply this knowledge in developing reworks. They must resolve technical problems while taking into account quality, cost, and schedule. They must be able to review work in progress to ensure that specifications, design criteria, and schedules are maintained.

Essential Job Functions

Provide senior-level airframe support to Liaison Engineering department:

Function as primary “first responder” focal point for airframe Manufacturing, Quality, and Air Safety on engineering and technical issues related to Type Design.

Analyze and disposition production airframe nonconformances through standard repair methods.

Represent engineering in Material Review Board (MRB) process of airframe nonconformance resolution by the disposition of non-standard repairs including the substantiation of the proposed resolution.

Investigate airframe engineering drawing and specification errors and alert appropriate engineering teams to see that they are resolved.

Act and produce innovative solutions and exhibit resourcefulness to support integrated product teams to modernize Piper Aircraft using airframe industry practices.

Support Design and Manufacturing by determination of appropriate methods for fabricating, inspecting, and installing airframe components.

Act in a mentoring capacity to junior engineers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for direct and indirect supervision and development of staff. Responsible for timely and close communication with staff and organizational leadership, including input on staff performance and corrective action observations. Sponsors and oversees strategic initiative and continuous improvement projects. Provides training and assists other employees, along with providing cross functional project management support.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Minimum of 7 years in an engineering position with greater than half that time spent in Liaison/MRB Engineering activities

Must have capable supervision and leadership experience in diverse team environments and physically able to move in and out of the office, plant, manufacturing centers, and aircraft.

Must be highly self-motivated with an aptitude for problem-solving, exhibiting outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.

Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.

Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.

Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.

Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.

Communicates Effectively

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.

Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.

Optimizes Work Processes

Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.

Performs other duties as assigned.