Aerospace Engine Repair Engineer I (Onsite)

Barnes Aerospace; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in Arkansas City, KS, is seeking an Engineer I to join the Jet AirWerks team onsite. You will support shop-floor processes, evaluate repair feasibility, and coordinate with OEM customers to ensure safety and quality; this hands-on role emphasizes collaboration and practical troubleshooting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1+ year relevant experience, ability to read drawings and GD&T, and readiness for FAA drug/alcohol screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or aerospace engineering.
• 1+ year in gas turbine component repair or manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with machining methods and heat treatment is desirable.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA and able to pass FAA drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily shop-floor support and troubleshoot issues.
• Support repair-development work packages from opportunity to production release.
• Evaluate part condition and propose repair concepts.
• Develop repair sequences including cleaning, inspection, machining, coating.
• Maintain repair routings, work instructions, and documented processes.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality on trials and improvements.

Skills

Gas turbine repair experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Machining equipment knowledge

Job description

Barnes Aerospace in Arkansas City, KS, is seeking an Engineer I to join the Jet AirWerks team onsite. You will support shop-floor processes, evaluate repair feasibility, and coordinate with OEM customers to ensure safety and quality; this hands-on role emphasizes collaboration and practical troubleshooting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1+ year relevant experience, ability to read drawings and GD&T, and readiness for FAA drug/alcohol screening.