General Purpose

Pilatus is hiring a Production Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will use your extensive production, manufacturing and engineering experience to translate engineering into manufacturing design for the execution of our Pilatus Business Aircraft completion projects. You will provide expertise to, and work with all involved departments involved in manufacturing and execution of our completion projects. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA!

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Reviews and translates engineering design packages into manufacturing and completion packages
• Develops tasks, instructions and bill of materials in the completion center ERP system
• Works closely with production and project planning departments, procurement and completion center leads on optimizing planning, materials and installation
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions, focusing on standardizing across projects and products while streamlining workflow of hardware through needed work centers.
• Work closely with design engineers, quality control, procurement and production teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production and to address any manufacturability issues
• Ensure all process documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and operational standards, are current and compliant with company and industry standards
• Works closely with Pilatus quality department and FAA manufacturing representatives to coordinate and execute first article and conformity inspections for new designs

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in the Engineering change management and configuration process
• Contributes actively to the non conformance and issue tracking process and closely supports resolution of tracked issues

Skills/Qualifications

• BS Degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of related experience in aircraft completion / modification required
• Experience with manufacturing, planning and completion processes and projects required
• Must be proficient in the use of Solid Edge with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable 2D/3D CAD suite
• Proficiency in Component Control Quantum Control or similar EPR / MRP systems highly desired
• Aviation / Aerospace manufacturing and completion center experience highly desirable
• Self-disciplined, capable of handling multiple, simultaneous projects and tasks with high standards of accuracy and quality
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.  

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The hiring range is $78,000 - $110,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations. The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.