Engineering Jobs in Colfax, NC

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

This position provides aircraft technical assistance and guidance to Honda Aircraft customers and service facilities.

• Serves as technical support subject matter expert.
• Works directly with Honda Aircraft customers and service facilities regarding technical support.
• Maintains the customer database for accurate tracking of all field issues identified and resolved.
• Maintains the reporting database to ensure all requirements are met in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 21.3.
• Coordinates instructions for Continued Airworthiness updates based on customer feedback.

• Associate’s degree in aviation related field strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A&P license is strongly preferred
• 10+ years’ experience in the aviation/aerospace industry.
• Experience with FAR Part 145 repair station requirements.
• Technical knowledge in repair inspection methods and repair development in both composite and metal structures.
• Understanding of operations under FAR Parts 91 and 135.
• Familiarity with EASA and CAA requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents. (engineering drawings, wire diagrams, logic trees, ICAs, Engineering reports)
• Technical knowledge in aircraft electrical and avionic systems
• Technical knowledge in aircraft mechanical systems

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Some travel may be required

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for purchasing, cost negotiation, and subcontract administration of assigned materials and/or services from approved and qualified suppliers to support required delivery dates at budgeted or lower cost. 

1. Works with internal customers to understand business requirements and ensure compliance with company’s procurement policies.
2. Analyzes and evaluate quotations to recommend and implement cost negation strategies while assuring compliance within bid requirements.
3. Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy.
4. Develops, issues and tracks RFQ and provides value and risk analysis to support negotiation.
5. Communicates to suppliers purchase requirements, purchase order changes, delivery, cost, and quality requirements and order prioritization.
6. Reviews and interprets existing subcontracts with suppliers to ensure compliance and resolve related commercial issues.
7. Executes purchase orders and edit purchase orders.
8. Prepares supporting documents and materials during the procurement process.
9. Maintains accurate purchasing files in compliance with company record keeping policies and potential audit trails.
10. Interfaces with quality and supplier to resolve recurrent issues with product quality and reliability.
11. Monitors and expedite deliveries on assigned commodity items.
12. Assists other procurement staff with identified projects and programs as needed.
13. Travel Requirements 10 – 20%.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineer or Finance preferred.
2. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.
3. 6-8 years’ experience in a directly related procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience within aviation/aerospace manufacturing industry.
4. Experience in FAR 12 & 15 contracting with the ability to be able to write a price analysis and conduct a cost analysis on supplier proposals.
5. Strong negotiation skills and supply chain strategy preferred.
6. 3+ years’ experience in the technical aspects of aircraft and non-aircraft related design and manufacturing processes.

1. Working knowledge and a thorough understanding of procurement process.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
3. Previous experience and/or proficiency in using ERP systems; SAP preferred.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities.
5. Must be able to communicate effectively through all levels throughout an organization internally and external to the company (i.e. - suppliers).
6. Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
7. Ability to research, analyze data, and present conclusions.
8. Some travel may be required.

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.

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: ) 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”

The Flight Test Maintenance Technician supports experimental aircraft programs by installing, troubleshooting, and repairing aircraft systems across multiple platforms. The role involves hands‑on work with flight controls, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and engines to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant aircraft performance throughout flight test operations. As part of a new aircraft certification program, the technician contributes to the development, integration, and validation of next‑generation systems that advance the aircraft toward regulatory approval and entry into service.

• Perform all aircraft maintenance as required to support mission readiness; inspect, test, adjust, and repair aircraft mechanical systems including flight controls, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel, and engines.
• Support aircraft repairs and modifications for experimental aircraft.
• Perform pre‑ and post‑flight inspections; remove and install engines; rig flight controls; remove, install, and rig landing gear; and carry out additional related maintenance duties.
• Test mechanical equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as hydraulic test stand, pressurization test stand, tension meters and bore scope etc.
• Adjust, replace, or repair defective components based on analysis of functional test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Perform, document, and verify engineering changes, modifications, and updates; maintain accurate records for inspection and compliance.
• Collaborate with system engineers on design changes, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Operate ground support equipment safely and support ground operations for flight‑test activities.
• Perform ground operation and line service for experimental operations.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed in compliance with FAA and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; comply with FOD control, tool control, 5S, PPE, and all safety programs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Applicable work experience minimum 3-5 years required.
• Hands‑on experience with aircraft repair or modification.
• Experience with experimental aircraft or R&D programs preferred.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in mechanical, airframe, and powerplant systems including installation, repair, and fabrication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment in aircraft repair and fabrication, effectively collaborating with engineers to address design and modification requirements.
• Effective collaboration with engineers, suppliers, and vendors; able to represent the company professionally.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Strong prioritization, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules and operational needs.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment, operational noise, various weather conditions, 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.
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 50 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” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, heights up to 25’ and various environments as needed.