Job Title: Weights Engineer - Business Class Seating (6-Month Contract)Location: RemoteContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)Salary/Rate: Competitive, Depending on ExperienceAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Weights Engineer to join our team for a 6-month contract, focusing on business class seating within the aerospace interiors industry. In this role, you will play a vital part in optimizing the weight of our premium seating solutions, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and alignment with customer requirements.If you have a passion for innovative design, lightweight materials, and a commitment to delivering excellence in aerospace interiors, we want to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesWeight Analysis & Optimization: Perform detailed analysis of seat components, identifying opportunities for weight reduction while maintaining performance, safety, and comfort standards.Material Evaluation: Explore lightweight materials such as composites, aluminium alloys, and advanced polymers to meet weight and structural targets.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with aviation standards (FAA, EASA) and meet customer specifications.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure weight goals are achieved during the development and production phases.Weight Reporting: Maintain detailed weight tracking documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders and customers.Prototype Validation: Support prototype testing to validate weight predictions and structural performance.What We're Looking ForExperience:Proven experience in weight optimization within the aerospace industry, ideally with a focus on business class or aircraft seating.Familiarity with aerospace interiors design and manufacturing processes.Technical Skills:Strong knowledge of lightweight materials (e.g., carbon fibre, composites, advanced metals).Proficiency in CAD software (e.g CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks).Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.Understanding of aviation standards and certification requirements (FAA/EASA).Soft Skills:Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.Why Join Us?Work on cutting-edge projects in the business class seating sector, delivering innovative solutions for leading airlines.Be part of a collaborative and supportive team of industry experts.Competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project in a short timeframe.How to ApplyIf you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to industry-leading aerospace interiors, please submit your CV to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Competitive
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Weights Engineer position focuses on optimizing weight for business class seating in the aerospace interiors industry on a 6-month remote contract.
- Candidates should have proven experience in weight optimization within aerospace, particularly in aircraft seating, and familiarity with design and manufacturing processes.
- The role requires strong technical skills in lightweight materials and proficiency in CAD software, along with experience in Finite Element Analysis and understanding aviation standards.
- Competitive salary is offered, depending on experience, emphasizing the importance of delivering innovative solutions for leading airlines.
- The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and maintaining detailed weight documentation, making excellent problem-solving and communication skills essential.
