Aerospace Engineer - Repair

HW Staffing Solutions; Glendale (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Staffing Solutions is seeking an aerospace engineer to develop repair processes and tooling in a hands-on, collaborative environment. You will support design, fabrication, analysis, testing, and integration to deliver safe, reliable products.

The role involves designing components, performing analyses and simulations, preparing repair plans and drawings, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating with engineering, production, contracts, and quality teams to meet schedules and standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder required.
• 3–5 years of aerospace or aviation engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; CAD/FEA/CFD tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve aerospace components, systems, repair/manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Perform analyses, modeling, and simulations; support prototyping, testing, qualification, and validation.
• Prepare illustrated repair plans, bills of material, purchase specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Investigate discrepant parts and test results; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering, production, contracts, and quality teams to meet requirements and delivery schedules; manage projects as assigned.
• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering standards, regulations, and organizational processes.
• Resolve customer and supplier technical issues; support manufacturing transition and integration, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s in related engineering field

Professional engineering license

Industry certification

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

MATLAB

Python

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Develop aerospace component repair processes and tooling in a hands-on, collaborative engineering role. Support design, fabrication, analysis, testing, and integration to deliver safe, reliable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve aerospace components, systems, repair/manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Perform analyses, modeling, and simulations; support prototyping, testing, qualification, and validation.
• Prepare illustrated repair plans, bills of material, purchase specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Investigate discrepant parts and test results, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions; contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies.
• Partner with engineering, production, contracts, and quality teams to meet requirements and delivery schedules; manage projects as assigned.
• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering standards, regulations, and organizational processes.
• Resolve customer and supplier technical issues; support manufacturing transition and integration, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• 3–5 years of aerospace or aviation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with CAD, FEA, CFD, MATLAB, Python, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, requirements, testing, and verification; ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills; able to work independently and collaborate on the shop floor.
• Comfortable with hands-on manufacturing work and cross-functional teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or a master’s in a related engineering field.
• Airline or maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) experience, particularly at a Part 145 component repair station; broader aerospace platform experience.
• Systems engineering, requirements/configuration management, or technical review experience.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements, engine maintenance practices, aerospace materials, reliability, composite lay-up, and autoclave curing.
• AutoCAD, tooling design, technical writing, manufacturability, production support, or hardware integration experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant license, professional engineering license, or relevant industry certification.

Pre-Employment Testing

A DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test is required before hire or transfer into this safety-sensitive role. Testing covers marijuana, cocaine, opioids, PCP, and amphetamines under 49 CFR § 40.3 and 14 CFR part 120, §§ 120.105 and 120.215.