Hartzell Propeller Inc. is a world class engineering and manufacturing company offering the broadest range of propeller systems in the aviation industry. We design, develop, test, manufacture, and support constant-speed aluminum and composite propeller systems for all categories of aircraft, ranging from general aviation to military applications.

The company traces its history to 1914, where a relationship between Orville Wright and Robert Hartzell led to the manufacture of the first Hartzell propeller in 1917. The company was founded on the principle of "Built on Honor" – a clear and abiding value in our business.

Job Summary

The Design and Certification Engineer is the primary owner of concurrent projects that include system design and certification for aircraft preconditioning systems and subcomponent parts, including improvement of existing designs and certification compliance of existing and new products. The engineer will collaborate with a team of fellow engineer subject matter experts (SMEs), reporting to departmental leadership and key stakeholders to determine project pathways and roadmaps. The ideal candidate has prior professional field experience in Aerospace, Commercial and/or General Aviation (GA). In addition, the candidate would be well-served to have a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certificated Airframe and/or Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) or equivalent military qualification issued by Department of Defense (DoD).

Key Deliverables:

1) Efficiently and professionally manage concurrent design projects within Hartzell and external customers

a. Manage milestones

b. Communicate status to larger project team

2) Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure designs help further business objectives

3) Test all designs and prototypes to ensure designed functionality

First Year Success Factors

1) Learn the capabilities of various Hartzell analytical tools

2) Develop a working relationship with manufacturing and the sales group in order to support our products and customers

3) Learn the Hartzell product line and internal technical data systems

4) Manage a number of concurrent project assignments using Microsoft Project and Access data bases

5) Manage engineering changes in Hartzell’s ERP, MRP and PDM software systems

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent experience

Technical Competencies

1) Demonstrated understanding of related product manufacturing processes, aircraft manufacturing and flight department operational procedures.

2) Working knowledge of the FAA organizational structure, policies, guidelines and requirements to lead to Type and Supplemental Type airworthiness approvals

a. Rules applicable to aircraft parts and products

b. Roles and Responsibilities of the Aircraft Certification Office (AC))

c. Manufacturing Inspection District office MIDO)

d. Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)

e. Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG)

f. Type and Supplemental Type Certification (TC and STC) processes and change product rule for alternations and modification

to previous type certified aircraft.

3) Proficient Computer Skills (MS-Office minimum); proficiency with AutoCAD ad standard drafting platforms

4) Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and/or schedules

5) Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation

Behavioral Characteristics

1) Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.

2) Continuous Learning – Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

3) Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

4) Customer Focus – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions’ develops and sustains productive customer relationships.

5) Innovation – Generates innovative solutions in work situations; tries different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

6) Manages Work – Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Salary Expectations

Competitive compensation & benefits package

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