Senior Seat Stress Engineer in Hamburg, Germany (Part 21J EASA Modifications) (M/F/D)

Senior Seat Stress Engineer in Hamburg, Germany (Part 21J EASA Modifications) (M/F/D)

Company:

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defense, and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services (BGS).

By focusing on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

THE ROLE:

To help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing EASA Modifications, we are seeking applicants for a Senior Seat Stress Engineer (M/F/D) to join our rapidly expanding, world class team within our EASA Part 21J Design Organization. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.

The successful candidate will support the certification of large aircraft modifications within the fields of seat integration for our global airline partners to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements and procedures defined in the company’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH).

This role is based in our BGS EASA Modifications site in Hamburg, Germany with hybrid working options. Travel to other sites is expected with occasional international travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Structures Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones, in order to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects
• Lead certification activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and be a technical focal for certification and stress issues related to seat certification and installation
• Compile and review structural substantiation documents related to:
  • Product certification and integration to the aircraft of:
    • Seating installations (economy-, premium economy-, business- and first class seats incl. first class suites and seat furniture)
    • LRU installations on seat level
• Performing hand calculations and FE calculations
• Assess and predict structural failure modes incl. execution of root cause analysis
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up-coming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers during the embodiment phase of the project

This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree within Stress/Structures/Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
• Five years relevant experience

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent) is essential
• Experience within (E)TSO program of seat development and certification - from beginning to approval incl. test witnessing - is essential
• Excellent knowledge and experience of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, JAR-25 and FAR-25 requirements incl. related AC’s and AMC’s (relevant to §25.562)
• Experience of certifying novel seat features such as pre-tensioners and air bags
• Proficient in hand calculations and FEA
• A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements
• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers to embody the core values of the business: Honesty, Integrity and Transparency
• Willing and able to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff
• Experience navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards

ABOUT YOU:

A person of integrity who values attributes like trust, honesty and respect.

You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom and not afraid to admit limitations.

Important information regarding this requisition:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Hamburg, Germany. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in Germany. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (Germany)