Workscope Support Engineer

RTX; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Engine Centre is seeking a Workscope Support Engineer to join the Engineering Department in a permanent full-time capacity. The role collaborates with the Workscope Support Engineering team to create and support work instructions, packages and requirements for shop visits.

Applicants must be able to work shifts in New Zealand. Qualifications include NZ engineering credentials with 5 years industry experience and familiarity with P&W SAP, Solumina, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience with teardown, inspection, repair, modification, assembly and testing of engines undergoing repair/refurbishment.
• Experience in aero-engine MRO environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and support work instructions, packages and requirements for shop visits.
• Collaborate with the Workscope Support Engineering team and broader Engineering Dept.

Skills

Teardown & refurbishment processes

Aero-engine MRO

Lean manufacturing & CI

Effective communicator

Education

NZ Diploma in Engineering or related field with 5 years industry experience

Tools

P&W SAP Configurator

Inspection Workbench

Solumina G8

MS Office

Job description

About the role

A permanent full-time opportunity is available for the role of Workscope Support Engineer within the Engineering Department. Reporting to the Senior Engineer – Master Data under the Powerplant Group, this position will collaborate closely with the existing Workscope Support Engineering team. Please note, this is a shift-based role, and the selected candidate must be able to work shifts as needed. The Workscope Support Engineer will be responsible for creating and supporting work instructions, packages, and requirements necessary for shop visits.

What We’re Looking for

• Experience Thorough knowledge of the processes involved with the teardown, inspection, repair, modification, assembly, and testing of engines undergoing repair and refurbishment.
• Experience within an aero-engine MRO.
• Experience in lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the work right in New Zealand.

If your qualifications were obtained outside New Zealand, you will need to provide an NZQA equivalency assessment.

Please note that applications will be considered and assessed as they are received—please do not wait to apply.

Applications close on 8th November 2026.

Qualification

• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering or related field and 5 years industry experience or New Zealand/National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Gas Turbine Overhaul) or (Applied Skills) (Level 4) and 5 years industry experience or Higher level Diploma in a relevant Management or Engineering Field or NZ LAME, and 5 years industry experience

Technical skills

• Good knowledge of the processes involved with the teardown, inspection, repair, modification, assembly, and testing of engines undergoing repair and refurbishment.
• Familiarity with P&W SAP Configurator data & Inspection Workbench.
• Familiarity with P&W Solumina G8 order creation, amendment, transactional workings.
• Familiarity with engine workscoping processes.
• Experience of V2500.
• Understanding of V2500 Technical Data.
• Good competency with P&W SAP and MS Office.
• ACE Associate or progressing towards.

Other attributes

• Confident and empathetic communicator.
• Attitude and demeanour portray attributes of being friendly, outgoing, and passionate about what they do.
• Integrity – having strong internal guiding principles that one does not compromise.
• Treating others with respect and empathy.

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration package with a competitive salary, superannuation, and performance bonuses
• Strong career growth pathways supported by training, mentoring, secondment opportunities, and a scholarship programme
• Extra benefits such as shift and meal allowances, additional paid leave, and recognition for long service and high performance
• Access to discounted services and products, including health insurance and financial advisory support
• Contemporary, conveniently located workplace with secure on-site parking
• Access to the AirNZ Social Club, wellness initiatives, and employee support programmes

About the Organisation

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, delivers world-class maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across all IAE V2500 engine variants and is adding capability for the new PW1100G-JM engine late in 2026. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is globally recognised for designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business aviation. We are an expanding business and require more great people to support the growth and long‑term success of the company. Our people are at the heart of what we do. As part of the Christchurch team, you’ll collaborate with experienced professionals in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, with ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth. To discover more about Christchurch Engine Center, visit www.pwnz.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Background

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.