Aircraft Layout CAD Designer

Job Title

Aircraft Layout CAD Designer

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensures that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

Objective:

Under moderate supervision, responsible to create and update Aircraft Installation Drawings (ACI), Aircraft Configuration Drawings (Config), Trim & Finish Drawings (T&F), and other drawings related to Aircraft Interiors. The Aircraft Layout Specialist will work closely with Project Engineers, Design Engineering, Certification, Marketing, and others to complete tasks within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, and SSUSA requirements.

• Generate 2-D aircraft layouts from 3-D geometry
• Modify existing ACI, Config, and T&F Drawings, create new drawings, as required.
• Assist Marketing Department with Aircraft Layouts and other geometry as needed.
• Provide Design and Drafting Support to Project Engineering
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Design, Engineering or Architecture.
• Or have an Associate's Degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture (minimum of 3 years equivalent related experience will be considered in lieu of Associates degree).

• Plus additional 5 years of related experience required with Associated degree.
• Plus additional 2 years of related experience required with Bachelors degree.
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.
• Formal training in Auto Cad required;
  Formal training in Pro Engineer and CATIA preferred.

• Expert in the use of Auto Cad, with the ability to use geometry from CATIA, and Pro Engineer, IGES, STEP, and .DXF sources.
• Thorough understanding of standard aircraft interior layout design practices and standards, including FAA Regulations and Airframer requirements.
• Requires communication skills that will provide productive interface between Engineering, Program Management, Certification, and Manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

• Must be able to work effectively within a geographically disperse team and multicultural team environment.
• Must have strong relationship building and management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
• Must be comfortable with working multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering functions, sales and marketing groups.

• Experience in aircraft interiors environment and applicable OEM specifications and regulations.
• AutoCAD for 2D applications.
• CATA V5, Smarteam.
• Formal training in Pro Engineer and CATIA preferred.
• Formal training in reviewing and interpreting Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) preferred.

SAFRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Based on market data.

North America, United States, Texas

City:
Irving, Gainesville

Bachelor's Degree

More than 3 years