Aerospace Engineer, Power Plant - Join us in San Antonio - Relo Available

Company: Standard Aero
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of Explore a career where you're challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You'll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work. Design, test, and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You'll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards. StandardAero Power Plant/Propulsion Engineer supports organization's ability to maintain, repair and overhaul gas turbine engines used in flight applications as a 145 Repair Station. As a Power Plant Engineer, you will focus on shop support, customer technical support, engine repair instructions, scrap material review, development of minor repairs and continuous improvement programs. Also ensuring compliance to relevant airworthiness and contractual requirements. What you'll do: - Identify and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance. Works with quality department to trend the improvements. - Develop minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction; refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs. - Own, generate, maintain, and update, temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), etc. related to repair; prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data. - Provide input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation. - In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, execute MRB documentation and NCTs, TODRs and temporary parts list revisions (TPLRs). - Act as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems. - Implement new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools. - Perform production capacity planning. - Originate, revise & interpret technical drawings. - Provide support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects. - Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed; provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages. - Support acquisition of equipment as required to meet implementation objectives. Establishes and monitors equipment safety issues. - Write technical reports and proposals; develops work instructions. - Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions. - Carry out other projects as assigned. What skills you will use: - Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills. - Good project management skills. - Working knowledge of gas turbine/accessory design theory, basic machine shop practices, and basic gas turbine metallurgy; familiarity with engine manuals. - Working knowledge of Rolls-Royce RB211-535 or other large commercial aircraft engine preferred. - Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments; ability to interpret drawings (including tolerancing). - Thorough knowledge of failure modes and effects analysis. - Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment. - Basic knowledge of production management computer systems. - Knowledge of 14 CFR as it applies to maintenance, repair and overhaul. - University degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, or metallurgical engineering; or equivalent from an ABET accredited four-year college or university. - Experience in a manufacturing or production environment. - Must have US Person status, per ITAR & EAR requirements. - Must be authorized to work in the US. Background Information The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a specialized field of study and work. The work requires a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job. This specialized training is often recognized by a degree and/or professional designation. Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is three to six years. Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals, but no (or minimal) direction with respect to what action steps to follow. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience will help ensure that the goal of the assignment can be clearly defined and understood (even if that means just knowing what relevant questions to ask), but the required/optional approaches to achieving the goal will often remain unclear, undefined and/or untested until the work assignment is well underway. Benefits that make life better: - Comprehensive Healthcare - 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested - Paid Time Off starting on day one - Bonus opportunities - Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Short- & Long-Term Disability - Life & AD&D Insurance - Learning & Training opportunities Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture. Aero

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