{"id":1411256,"url":"https://alion.io/job/embraer-prototype-development-engineer","title":"Prototype Development Engineer","company":{"id":1779103,"name":"Embraer","domain":"embraer.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/embraer","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Breezy","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":49,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Melbourne, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":87000,"max_usd":167000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":2941},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T15:21:35Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T17:09:00Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"POSITION SUMMARY\nAs the Prototype Lab Engineer, this role is responsible for coordinating and supporting the fabrication, assembly, installation, and modification of prototypes, mockups, in accordance with engineering specifications, 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation. The position requires strong manufacturing engineering and hands-on build experience to define fabrication methods, support shop-floor execution, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the safe and efficient completion of prototype activities.\nThe role is responsible for conducting safety assessments, leading safety briefings, ensuring compliance with laboratory and job safety requirements, coordinating resources and schedules, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supporting organizations.\nActs as the engineer accountable for prototype and mockup fabrication activities, providing technical guidance, manufacturing instructions, and work direction to support safe, high-quality execution. Performs safety and skill assessments for laboratory personnel and activities, and supports Project Managers with quotations, Minimum Information Packages, schedules, technical specifications, manufacturing plans, and recommendations related to prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.\n____________________________________________________________________________\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES\nServe as the primary safety representative accountable for Environmental, Health, and Safety topics within the labs, actively promoting a safety-first culture and ensuring a safe working environment for team personnel, visitors, and supporting functions.\nEnsure the prototype lab team and visitors follow company job safety policies and all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and state and federal regulations.\nCoordinate proactive safety risk identification, mitigation planning, and follow-up actions for prototype fabrication, shop activities, test setups, tooling, equipment usage, and lab operations.\nEnsure Job Safety Analysis, risk assessments, required permits, personal protective equipment, machine guarding and safety controls are properly defined, communicated, and verified before work execution.\nDevelop aircraft prototype and/or mockup interior engineering packages as well as test and validation activities based on market, product, and certification requirements in order to ensure adherence to quality as well as the overall program cost and schedule goals.\nResponsible for build and test capabilities and capacity, in line with EETC road maps and strategies\nPlan the prototype lab technicians’ daily activities, including risk assessment and control measurements per company for safe operation.\nProvide long-term capacity planning forecasts for all drive unit labs, in collaboration with the program management team\nManage and organize prototype shop and the lab fabrication areas such as metal shop, wood shop, electrical and electronic shop, etc.\nOversee continuous improvement initiatives in all operational activities (build and test)\nPlan and purchase tools, materials, and consumables necessary for prototype lab operation.\nPerform prototype and proof-of-concept tests from the manufacture, preparation, setup, fixtures surrogates, and all addiction tool necessary.\nManage the instrumentation calibration plan according to company-established procedures.\nEnsure project-related engineering data is in compliance with corporate policies and certification requirements\nApplies technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve a wide range of challenging prototype, mockup, and proof of concept fabrication\nSupport the development projects technically during quotation, execution, and certification concerning mockups, prototypes, and proof of concepts in coordination with the project management office.\nDevelop and produce different levels of mockups representation from volumetric up to high fidelity mockups for sales and commercial purposes.\nSupport the aircraft production line with the fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and GSE.\nESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES\nEducation:\nMust have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience\nExperience:\nPrior experience in prototype and/or mockup development, fabrication, and test and validation activities is required\nA minimum of 5 years of experience in prototype and/or mockup, fabrication, and test and validation labs, ideally for aerospace.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nDemonstrated knowledge of aircraft interior prototype, manufacturing, installation, test, and validation\nExperience with trim and finish and/ or seating manufacture is a plus\nAbility to navigate ambiguity and coordinate work in a dynamic technical environment.\nAbility to identify and quickly mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.\nStrong coordination, accountability, and collaboration skills in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment - experimental mindset\nHighly motivated and team-oriented\nSystemic vision, Strong problem-solving ability, and self-starter\nComprehension, understanding, and execution of broad practices associated with the field assigned and related fields.\nApplies these understandings in the completion of complex work assignments.\nRole requires application of advanced skills attained via greater years of experience towards solving complex issues and problems.\nActs as Project Representative from the immediate group they are assigned to in the resolution of problems/issues encountered across multiple functions which require a coordinated response.\nImpact within their job and their department based on their work responsibilities begins to regularly extend to certain other functional groups within the organization.\nErrors could adversely impact internal and/or external customer business relationships and could result in moderate to significant work delays and/or costs to correct.\nSignificant leeway is established at this level to determine the best individual approach to achieve stated objectives.\nTypically provides guidance on task completion to all Team Members and may also review and check their work assignments.\nProficient computer skills with use of Microsoft Office applications\nCustomer-focused with good relationship-building skills\nProfessional appearance and demeanor\nPossess exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to detail, and the ability to make accurate, informed decisions.\nEffective time management and organizational skills; ability to become involved in a number of projects in a fast-paced work environment.\nProven success in a fast-paced development and prototype environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.\nWorking Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements:\nAuthorized to work in the U.S.\nAbility to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.\nEmployees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations\nAvailability for domestic and international travel\nAbility to work flexible hours and different shifts if required\nThis is an on-site position\nGENERAL COMMITMENT\nCommitment to company values and compliance, with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.\nIncorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.\nStrives for continuous improvement of processes and procedures.\nHonors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.\nSatisfies work schedule requirements.\nThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. 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