Engineering Jobs in Stokesdale, NC

The MRB Design Engineer - Structures & Systems reviews defects, establishes root cause, provides an acceptable disposition to repair the discrepant condition using engineering principles and determines if corrective action is required.

1. Reviews discrepancy documents to fully understand non-conforming aircraft structure or systems affecting production or flight test aircraft. A priority will be given to engineers who possess skill sets in both structures and various systems.

2. Develops repair dispositions. Ensures that the proposed repair is structurally and functionally equivalent to the blueprint design and that it will not affect systems functionality.

3. Provides on site technical support, including interpretation of Engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and other systems related documents.

4. Assists in determining if discrepancies are Engineering related or workmanship issues and documents findings.

5. Initiates design and process changes to correct design errors, resolve complex, chronic manufacturing problems to improve produce-ability and cost of the aircraft.

1. Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements.

2. 5+ years experience of MRB type design and/or repair of aircraft structures & systems. 

3. Working knowledge of Aircraft structure and aircraft systems, materials, fasteners, production methods, corrosion prevention, production hand tools, non-destructive testing, and Standard Repair Methods (SRM).

4. Working knowledge of Mechanical Systems concepts and troubleshooting methods.

5. Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 2D engineering dwgs, parts lists, and aircraft effectivity.

6. Working knowledge of SAP preferred.

7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes.

8. Ability to write clear, concise, and easily understandable step-by-step rework, repair, and system troubleshooting instructions.

9. Ability to create rework/repair drawings using either, CATIA, PowerPoint, Word, or hand drawn sketches.

10. Ability to effectively communicate with all MRB team members and with all levels throughout any HACI organization.

11. Ability to work independently or within a team oriented environment.

12. Willingness to travel to the shop floor or adjacent buildings to investigate problems on the aircraft or in production areas. Ability to communicate well with shop floor personnel.

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.

2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.

3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA,

OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).

4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.

5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.

6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.

7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.

8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology ”or“ movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

9. Incumbents must be willing to follow company HR policies.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Supplier Quality Engineer position will be responsible for the Total Quality Management of assigned suppliers of aircraft product. 

1. Evaluates and approves suppliers for Type Certification and Production use.

2. Trains suppliers in applicable Honda quality requirements and operating systems.

3. Conducts audits of supplier facilities and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with all Honda and FAA requirements.

4. Coordinates and verifies supplier root cause and corrective action activities.

5. Implements supplier improvement plans as necessary in order to ensure suppliers perform at expected quality levels.

6. Supports the continued development of the Supplier Quality Management System and related processes.

7. Supports supplier Production Readiness Activities.

8. Supports cross functional Integrated Project Teams as necessary.

9. Promote the Honda Philosophies in daily SQA activities.

10.Travels up to 50% of the time to supplier sites (domestic and international).

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in related Engineering field preferred.

2. Experience working with and auditing to internationally recognized quality systems such as AS9100, TS16949, ISO 9001 preferred.

3. Experience in the development and oversight of an FAA Part 21 approved Quality System a plus.

4. Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean Sigma methodologies preferred.

5. ASQ CQE or CQA certifications a plus.

1. Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PDCA, DMAIC, SPC preferred.

2. Experience managing suppliers of composite structures, metallic structures, machined components or major assemblies a plus.

3. Experience auditing special manufacturing processes such as heat treating, welding, anodizing, chemical conversion coating, or nondestructive testing (NDT) a plus..

4. General computer proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

5. Effective communication skills and proficiency in English required.

6. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.

2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.

3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).

4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.

5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.

6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.

7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.

8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not constitute a contract between the incumbent and Honda Aircraft Company. (FLSA: Exempt) 01/07/13

Senior Design Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and production engineering of Aircraft Flight Control Mechanical Systems. The candidate will be responsible for conceptual layout, detailed design, hands on aircraft production support, in-service design support for mechanical and electromechanical aspects of the aircraft flight control system. Candidate to have future capability of becoming a FAA DER.

1. Generate 3D Models and Drawings utilizing CATIA Version 5.
2. Perform trade studies for the mechanical systems team to identify optimal engineering solution.
3. Utilize drafting and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to optimize part design for cost and functionality.
4. Perform clean sheet mechanical systems layouts.
5. Implement industry’s best engineering practices (design for manufacturing, design for reliability and design for maintainability).
6. Implement design solutions optimized for cost and weight.
7. Participate in design reviews with management, external and internal customers.
8. Perform kinematic studies and system performance analysis for mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms.
9. Perform mechanical system architecture development and verify through the use of modeling and simulation tools.
10. Review and analysis of flight test data.
11. Collaborate with the Integrated Product Team to resolve cross-functional issues.
12. Generate qualification test plans and reports.
13. Generate system test plans, perform testing, analyze results and prepare reports.
14. Manages task execution to ensure on-time and on-target completion.
15. Searches for problem root cause and develop corrective action plans and solutions.
16. Investigate and disposition production line build issues. Must have a working knowledge with Material Review Board processes.
17. The candidate must have the ability to deliver technical presentations effectively to a diverse and demanding audience.

1. Proficient in use of CATIA Version 5.
2. Proficient in use of Kinematic function within CATIA Version 5.
3. Advanced knowledge of drafting rules.
4. Advanced knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
6. Functional knowledge of Team Center of similar Product Life Cycle tools.
7. Familiar with FAR Part 23 or Part 25.
8. Familiar with RTCA DO-160 Environmental Qualification Testing.
9. Familiar with Systems Engineering in accordance with ARP4754 and ARP4761.
10. Familiar with Rationale DOORS Requirements Management Software.
11. Functional knowledge of SAP.

1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Stress Engineer with a robust background in the analysis, certification, and testing of both composite and metallic primary structures. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.

• Experience with stress analysis of composite primary structures (experience with metallic structures is highly desirable).
• Conduct detailed stress analysis using both classical hand calculation methods (e.g., Bruhn, Peery, Roark, ESDU) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Prepare and author certification stress reports; collaborate with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs).
• Support and interpret structural testing activities.
• Clearly communicate and justify analysis methods, assumptions, and results to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required.
• FAA DER certification (14 CFR Part 23/25) is a significant plus but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Expertise in Finite Element Analysis tools such as NASTRAN and FEMAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with 3D solid modeling using CATIA V5—ability to manipulate and extract data from models.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic (VB), or MATLAB is a strong plus.

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
• Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
• Effectively communicate in Business English language.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
• Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology”