Valpaks Engineering, a Hanwha Company, provides unique value to the market and our customers
through exceptional products and service through driven and focused team members. Our team
members are the vital element of our success and are expected to be driven to be the best at
their contributing roles in the industry. Drive to be the best!
Company Background:
Hanwha Aerospace began its military gas turbine engine MRO business in the 1980s and expanded its operations to include military gas turbine engine development, production, and engine component manufacturing. AEBG (Aero Engines Business Group) is strategically expanding into the PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) business for aerospace systems. Our Asan plant (Korea) plays a key role in precision manufacturing, and we aim to capitalize on its strengths to develop and deliver high-quality aerospace components.
The FAA/PMA Aftermarket Business Unit provides unique value to the market and our customers.
through exceptional products and service through driven and focused team members. Our team
members are the vital element of our success and are expected to be driven to be the best at
their contributing roles in the industry. Drive to be the best!
Position Overview:
The Project Engineer will manage and coordinate engineering and technical projects, ensuring they are completed on time within scope and within budget. This individual will be involved in planning, execution, and monitoring, requiring strong technical expertise and project management skills. In addition be a supporting peer reviewer and recommendation of approval for Project Engineer I team members.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Responsibilities:
- Develops, designs, and substantiates packages for FAA-PMA applications.
- Reverse engineers and troubleshoots electrical or mechanical aircraft components.
- Uses automatic and manual measuring techniques to record dimensional data.
- Establishes measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/ or review of next higher assemblies fit.
- Creates, revises, and reviews designs by utilizing CAD software, defining component materials science and metrology plans, etc.)
- Provides documentation necessary for the process of regulatory certification (i.e.: transmittal letters, certification plans, test plans, substantiation reports, etc.)
- Researches and collaborates with subject matter experts to evaluate, select, and adapt procedures to solve problems like preparation and execution of design changes.
- Researches and reviews various aircraft instructions or other pertinent aviation technical information for continued airworthiness (ICA) to evaluate, select, and adapt project requirements.
- Supports supply chain development of manufacturing methods and processes (i.e., new vendor identification /selection, purchasing requirements and drawing interpretations).
- Supports quality-related questions regarding drawing interpretation, manufacturing inspection methods, and customer feedback.
- Coordinates First Article and project conformity inspection activities which affects function, safety and reliability between Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, FAA, and management.
- Participates in RCCA and preventive actions.
- Prepares technical packages according to customer or operator requirements.
- Peer reviews and recommends approval of Project Engineer I produced work.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in direct work with realization of an engineered product (i.e.: creation of drawings, participation in supplier selection, participation in quality activities in reference to conformity of product).
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention- to -detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously exercising high critical thinking ability.
- Strong technical ability (i.e.: Technical writing, CAD programming, GD&T ASME Y14.5 drawing methodologies).
- Working knowledge of quality inspection methods (automatic and manual measuring equipment).
- Knowledge of basic manufacturing methods (i.e.: milling, turning, grinding, brazing, etc.)
- Ability to understand Regulatory requirements for FAA certification (as well as other CAAs).
- Reverse engineering product development experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical, electrical, or system engineering experience in a similar business (i.e.: Automotive), but Aerospace is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of aircraft structural, thermal, vibrational, or electrical principles.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience directly involved in realization of engineered products, including drawings, supplier selection, and product conformity quality activities
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong critical-thinking skills
- Strong technical ability, including technical writing, CAD programming, and GD&T using ASME Y14.5 methodologies
- Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and automatic and manual measuring equipment
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods including milling, turning, grinding, and brazing
- Ability to understand FAA and other civil aviation authority regulatory requirements
- Reverse-engineering product development experience
- Mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering experience in a similar business
- Aerospace experience
- Understanding of aircraft structural, thermal, vibrational, or electrical principles
What We Do
Hanwha Aerospace USA prides itself on its entrepreneurial culture. We seek to employ people who enjoy working on the business, while working in the business. This innovative spirit, combined with a robust continuous improvement structure, has supported our market leading growth in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. At four modern sites in Connecticut, spanning 500,000 square feet, the team works tirelessly to perfect engineering and manufacturing processes. We deploy the best available equipment to provide prototyping and production solutions for our customers. We are a proven supplier who is trusted to develop and manufacture the most complex components, used in the most advanced commercial and military applications in the world.
