Name of Employer: RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC 

Position Title: Textile Engineer II

Position Location: 2275 Eagle Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Summary of Duties:  

· Provide engineering support for all aspects of the assigned development project to ensure functionality, quality, design, cost, and schedule. 

· Coordinate activities in purchasing, engineering, quality, and program management to ensure the project’s success. 

· Ensure that the appropriate manufacturing procedures are utilized to meet the requirements of individualized client specifications. 

· Effectively participate and contribute in telecoms with overseas engineers and program management by applying textile engineering knowledge, discussing manufacturing issues, and suggesting potential seat development topics and innovations. 

· Interface with outside suppliers by providing engineering guidance to cut and sew suppliers of seat covers. 

· Create bills of material for aircraft seat components and assemblies. 

· Create design change notification documents. 

· Create presentations outlining design direction and design issues. 

· Utilize CAD 2D/3D systems to design aircraft seats and components that meet customer expectations and regulations, including the detailed design of cushions, dress cover assemblies, or a combination of both. 

· Generate 2D drawings based on created 3D models using standard aerospace drafting practices and in-house drafting standards. 

· Respond to customer concerns by making design changes to seats and components that meet customer expectations and regulations. 

· Participate in design meetings with project engineers to discuss engineering issues, including design changes and customer requests. 

· Support Purchasing and Production by providing the necessary documentation for sourcing parts. 

· Verify use of appropriate materials according to their usage on the seat (attachment and flammability).

· Provide technical solutions and suggestions for customer concerns regarding in-service issues or product longevity.

Telecommuting permitted but must work at worksite location 3 days per week.

Education requirements:  Master’s degree in Apparel, Textile Merchandising, Textile Technology, Textile Science & Engineering, or closely related field.

Experience requirements: 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Special Skills or Other Requirements:

Applicants must have experience with each of the following:

1. Foam lamination performance within textiles, and synthetic leather.

2. Using CAD software for pattern making, digitizing, industrial cutting machine and industrial sewing machines.

3. Reading and understanding technical datasheets for fabric, leather and synthetic leather.

4. Using different types of textile materials and their processes for sewing.

5. Textile engineering

Travel requirements: Up to 10% domestic and 10% international travel required.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) in Textile or Garment Technology from a four-year college or university is preferred; 3 to 6 years of related experience and/or training, preferably within aircraft seat manufacturing or a related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and/or knowledge in pattern making and industrial manufacturing of aircraft or furniture dress covers.
• Experience with foam and cushion design as well as plastic or metal integration within textiles preferred
• Experience using CAD software for pattern making, digitizing, industrial cutting machine and industrial sewing machines.
• Experience with industry typical handling of non-conformances and change processes (ECN)
• Working knowledge of various textile materials and their processes for sewing.
• Knowledge of various textile testing machines and 12-second vertical burn testing. Ability to read and understand technical data sheets for fabric, leather and synthetic leather. 
• Experience handling programs of a high level of complexity
• Experience in 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CATIA V5 a plus).
• PC/ Microsoft Office Suite proficiency  
• Experience with a project management tool (e.g. Microsoft Project) a plus
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes
• Employees are expected to travel up to 25% of the time