Buyer, Engineering

To provide detailed technical support to the Engineering Projects team to maintain standards in development of schedules and support specifications of configuration and equipment for new aircraft projects in Cabin Interior Inflight Entertainment (IFE) and/or Avionics.

• Analyse and compile product data including product offerings technical specifications and performance data during aircraft specification evaluation review of product presentations to finalise selections.
• Review and extract project information and supporting data from existing airplane baseline programs and industry trends to adapt to new airplane programs.
• Support IT enhancement of existing and new business concepts/ processes such as workflows to support fleet expansions department data protection and integrity regular maintenance information updates of specification and Engineering Procedure Manual (EPM). Adapt and explore methodologies to use manufacturer's digital data and software.
• Where applicable develop 3D models and presentations for EK fleet that includes design improvements aircraft cabin designs floor plans of interior arrangement and Layout of Passenger Arrangement using software programs such as AUTOCAD. Create and build digital representation and templates repository of cabin interior elements. Conduct engineering studies through data collection field studies and generating visual aids including technical drawings.
• Contribute to the investigation of issues and defects of cabin items to generate engineering solutions and effectively communicate technical information within various internal departments using different aircraft technical documentations.
• To assist Project Engineers in preparation of confidential specifications and tender documents matrix for new aircraft programs. Maintain specification documentation cost summaries aircraft specification matrix up to date and monitor project schedules and new airplane deliveries. To coordinate for airplane deliveries with supporting departments.
• Assess the study of new products and technology used in Pax IFE and Pax Inflight Entertainment Connectivity (IFEC) and assist in IFEC specification preparation for Emirates fleet.
• Review the evaluation of new technology Products and Regulatory Compliance mandates for Avionics and Operations in Communication Navigation and Surveillance domains.