Executive Job Description | The Experimental Test Engineer will be in the Test Engineering group and will be focused on the following spin test types: burst, overspeed, low cycle fatigue, and high cycle excitation testing. Opportunities will exist to cover other types of tests, including: ballistic impact testing, bird ingestion testing and fan blade off testing. As an active member of several cross-functional problem solving teams, the Applied Mechanics engineer will work closely with engineers and associates of other disciplines such as Structures, Project, Design, and Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Test fixture design and procurement, program and instrumentation planning, coordination of test plans, development of cost and schedule estimates, test execution, data analysis, and formal report writing.
Fulfilling a mentoring/leadership role for new engineers in the group.
Execute and direct test programs with the assistance of laboratory technicians, hourly stand crew employees, and/or outsource support.
Committed to EHS compliance and assist in the development of better test techniques and processes using continuous improvement tools.
Support of the department's capital equipment team will also be required through identification, purchase and implementation of new test equipment.
Follow Applied Mechanics Engineering Standard Work and assist with the training/development of laboratory personnel.
BEST INDUSTRY – Aerospace/Defense
BEST DEPARTMENT – Engineering
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering is required.
Experience in UG design, structural analysis, part definition and fabrication is essential in this role.
6+ years of experience in the area of spin testing or rotor dynamics.
Training, development and mentoring laboratory personnel is required. |
