Mechanical Design Engineer-Cabinet

Mechanical Design Engineer – Cabinet

Permanent Position
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Starting ASAP

Job Description
Position and Responsibility

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for aircraft cabin furnishings (e.g. galleys, baggage bins, cabinets, side-ledges, tables, interior doors, seats and divan arrangements, armrests, upholstery, lavatories, decorative panels, carpet, etc…)
• Support the Manager Mechanical Design Engineering to develop working methods to ensure an efficient work flow
• Ensure correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and
  Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations
• Ensure adequate communication and liaison internally, especially with the Engineering Teams as well as with external Third Parties.

Key Aspects of the Activity

• Review interior design specifications and create manufacturing assembly and installation mechanical drawings
• Selection of equipment, components and materials
• Generate working prototypes for testing and customer demonstration
• Create system definitions and specifications, test plans and reports
• Preparation of engineering design standards
• Preparation of installation instructions and test procedures
• Achieve light and cost saving mechanical design solutions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar qualification within aviation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a mechanical design engineer or 5 years shop floor experience, preferable within aviation / cabinet design
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar
• Computer literate with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proactive Team player with good communication skills in English; German or French in addition will be an advantage
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Accurate and strong attention to detail and safety