215268 - Liaison Engineer 3
Industry
ENG
Region
OR-Oregon
City
Portland
State
OR
Rate
Up to $68.81 DOE
Duration
12 Months
Description


Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Liaison Engineers (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Portland, OR.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Bachelor's or Masters of Science Degree from an ABET OR ABET equivalent accredited course of study in Engineering
• 5 or more years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering (Mid- Level).
• 2+ or more years of experience in prior Engineering Materiel Review Board

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a proactive individual who can make prompt engineering decisions and who want to go beyond their desk and into the factory for hands on engineering. This position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills as the candidate will be partnering closely with production personnel. The candidate will be the engineering representative on the factory floor transforming design into reality. Duties may include (but are not limited to):
• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for production non-conformances.
• Applies knowledge of Boeing design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
• Applies engineering principles to research technical, operational and quality issues in support of executing final engineering solutions.
• Identifies documents, analyzes reported problems and communicates deviations that could impact design intent and safety; recommends and manages resolution.
• Develops and implements product/process improvements.
• Supports Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and participates in design reviews.
• Represents the engineering community from initial build through the production and post-production environment.
• Ensures supplier and build partner compliance with Boeing standards.
• Develops customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in on-site disabled product repair teams, accident investigation and support teams.
• Analyzes damage repair or structural modification to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage and assure a safe work environment.
• Designs interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
• Develops non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Understanding for materials
o Material types - steel, aluminum, titanium - strength/capabilities
o Material forms - bar stock, forgings, castings and reactions to machining
o Post machining processing
• Understanding machining and machining limitations
o Geometry and sequencing for material removal (multiple pass, speed and feed of cutter)
o Machine practices - machining, broaching, honing, etc
o Load path analysis for complex, integrated shapes - thin walls, undercuts, mismatches
o Surface condition and prep - discoloration, burns, drill/cutter breaks (FOD)
•Understanding of machined part dimensions and tolerance (GD&T)
• GD&T - True position, parallel surface, bonus tolerance, etc - used heavily (GD&T training 77100 Course - minimum)
o Interpret drawing datums, surfaces, profiles for tolerancing
Examples - requirements between gear/shaft fit up into housings, fit up of housing sections (base and cover)
o Spatial Analyzer analysis/modeling of discrepant conditions
o Metrology - methods, limitations, and interpretation
• Understanding of gears/shafts and gear interaction
o Gear table understanding
o Details - Teeth/spline profiles, runout, measurement over wires
o Install - gear patterns, gear engagement, bearing/shaft fit
• Understanding of material processing
o Heat treat, induction hardening, stress relief
o Shot and glass peening, abrasive blast cleaning, etching
o Plating - cad, chrome, Zi-Ni
o Finishing - anodize, passivate, primer and paint sequence
• Understanding functional test requirements
o Diagnosing impacts to operation and performance at the airplane level
o Range of FT acceptance - RPM, Torque, gaps/clearance
• Understanding of general repair for machined parts
o M bushings, heli-coils, and inserts on oversized bores and holes
o Blending on machined materials, re-processing, re-finishing requirements
o Corrosion protection post processing rework - seal and primer requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to work in shop environment, loud noises, vapors (EHS protected).

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS
VARIABLE SHIFT; This position is for multiple shifts and may require off shift, weekend, and travel assignments. The candidate may periodically be assigned to first, second, or third shift as well as weekend or daily overtime.

PER CLIENT: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Patricia Serge
pserge@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x306 or (800) 927-9318 x306

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.