Planner, Flight Test Engineering (6255)

Job Purpose

The Flight Test Engineering Planner is responsible for Flight Test Instrumentation and Engineering planning functions including fabrication and installation of detail parts and assemblies by creating visual and written work instructions for multiple systems and structures and maintaining the build sequence of experimental Flight Test aircraft.

• This is a Contingent Role

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Manager of Flight Coordination, the Flight Test Engineering Planner is responsible for planning sequence of installation, assembly, fabrication, and other operations to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery of work instructions to support experimental Flight Test Aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan sequence of installation, assembly, fabrication, and other operations to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery of work instructions.
• Support addressing issues with planning affecting the transfer of experimental aircraft from Manufacturing to Flight Test.
• Utilizing Teamcenter, maintain the master build sequence of the aircraft adjusting the build sequence as required to maintain efficiencies, create visual work instructions, incorporate cost reductions, and eliminate unnecessary disassembly, travelled work, and non-conformances related to planning.
• Review daily Engineering releases effective for experimental Flight Test aircraft to determine impacts.
• Manage Engineering backlog and create planning for Engineering driven changes required to support development and certification testing. 
• Support Corrective Action investigations and resolutions.
• Active participant in Honda Aircraft Company’s Safety Management System.

• Adhere to FAA Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Associates, B.S.M.E., B.S.A.E., B.S.I.E., or B.S. Mfg. Eng./ Eng. Tech. preferred
• 5+ years experience in creating and maintaining planning documentation, either visual or written
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with fabrication, assembly, and/or installations
• Previous Flight Test experience preferred.
• Experience in composite drilling, assembly, electrical harness and avionics installations, and sheet metal fabrication desired.
• Experience with GD&T desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D drawings/models and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of configuration management and the creation/maintenance of MBOMs.
• Ability to convert complex processes into easy to understand and followed instructions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team environment to solve problems.
• CATIA V5/ V6 experience desired.
• SAP experience desired.
• Teamcenter Manufacturing/Process Planning, creating MBOM’s and BOP’s desired.
• Knowledge in MS Office Software Suite.

Working Conditions

• 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.