Design Engineer II

Recaro Aircraft Seating Americas, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer II to join our Engineering & Design team in the Defense & Aerospace industry. In this role, you will design and develop innovative aircraft seating solutions that balance passenger comfort, weight reduction, and durability. You will create and manage 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and certification requirements. At RECARO, you’ll work in a dynamic, growth-focused culture that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, contributing directly to next-generation aircraft seating products. Design and develop aircraft seat structures and components from concept through production Create and manage 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings to aerospace standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety, performance, weight, and cost targets Perform engineering analyses, including FEA, tolerance, and material selection Support testing, certification, and compliance with aerospace regulations Drive design improvements for manufacturability, reliability, and sustainability Participate in design reviews and resolve technical issues with suppliers and customers Maintain documentation within PLM/PDM systems throughout the product lifecycle

Mechanical design of seating or structures Finite element analysis (FEA) Tolerance analysis and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) Aerospace materials and manufacturing processes Product lifecycle management (PLM/PDM) Engineering change management DFMEA/DFMA Test planning and validation Technical documentation and drawings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k PE license preferred Six Sigma/Lean certification a plus SOLIDWORKS or CATIA certification preferred ASME GD&T training/certification