Lead Design Engineer

About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

Role Summary Purpose

At Middle River Aerostructures Systems, we design and build Nacelles for commercial aircraft applications. Our products help make it possible for millions of people to fly quickly and safely all around the world.

In this role, you will lead design efforts within your assigned program.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and document Nacelle components and assemblies, including thrust reversers, inlets, and fan cowls.
• Coordinate with other functions to meet business standards, practices, and procedures as well as product/program requirements.
• Execute product processes related to design, analysis, test, materials, manufacture, quality and/or productivity.
• Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations on events occurring in fleet of fielded hardware.
• Initiate and execute engineering changes to support cost out, weight out, and producibility projects.
• Effectively communicate with the engineering program manager to:
  • Prepare for technical and program reviews within the organization.
  • Develop and Execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements.
  • Develop action plans in response to problems.
• Participate in technical reviews and adhere to design practices and standards.
• Create engineering change packages, including part definition and change substantiation.
• Provide technical inputs to cost out projects and associated reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Engineering position related to the design of Aerostructures.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly skilled in CATIA V5
• Experience with Nacelle Systems is highly preferred
• Experience with PLM system, Enovia preferred
• Experience with composite design software, Fibersim and/or CPD preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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