Liaison Engineer - Electrical (Contract)

Summary

Coordinates and supports the modification, maintenance and repair of aircraft electrical wiring and equipment installations. Applies electrical engineering principles and aircraft wiring practices to resolve installation issues and ensure compliance with approved design requirements. Supports the transition from engineering design to manufacturing, assembly and aircraft installation.

This is a temporary position employed through an agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves engineering issues related to deviations, wiring discrepancies, routing conflicts, equipment interface issues, electrical drawing errors, and discrepancies with released engineering drawings.
• Coordinates with Project Engineers and aircraft leads on engineering issues to determine and/or implement solutions.
• Ensures disposition of deviations and discrepancies within 24 hours of identification.

• Prepares drawing redlines and change requests through established approval processes.
• Supports troubleshooting of wiring continuity and terminations.
• Reviews proposed installation changes for compliance with applicable EWIS requirements and approved engineering standards.

• Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to determine and/or implement the most optimal path.
• Collaborates with electrical engineers to confirm design intent and incorporate installation changes into released drawings. Coordinates parts change and addition requirements with the Procurement department.
• Regularly communicates with initial-release engineers to identify the best resolution of discrepancies.
• Provides status reports regarding engineering drawing changes as requested.
• Supports third-party liaison group(s) as required.

• Assists with other engineering activities when on-site support is not required.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget, develops and implements cost saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue and conserves organizational resources.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
• Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem solving situations.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering, a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience strongly preferred.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong aircraft avionics installation background, particularly in aircraft modification programs.
• Ability to relocate and reside within vicinity of the aircraft modification program.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical drawing development and substantiation methods.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to align on effective solutions to engineering issues requiring mechanical or systems engineering input.
• Strong desire to improve the quality and timeliness of Greenpoint electrical engineering packages. 
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of industry standards and FAA/foreign regulations.
• Computer Aided Drafting/Design skills is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and compete tasks on time.
• Experience adhering to budget and project schedules.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.