Aviation Mechanical Engineer – MRO, Test Stands & Analysis

Jet Parts Engineering, Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 100% match on first 4%

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Northeast Aero is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering department. The role supports our MRO operations across our component repair departments.

The engineer partners with Production, QA, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant service to our customers. The engineer's responsibilities include test stand design and modernization, failure analysis, and the evaluation of equipment, tooling, and manufacturer

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in an MRO, aviation, or aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of component test stands, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and teardown reporting.
• Ability to read and thoroughly understand technical drawings, blueprints, Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, and Engineering Orders.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 145, EASA, and AS9100 requirements is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, detailed technical reports and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine in-house capabilities from an equipment and tooling perspective, and make recommendations on equipment to be purchased or manufactured.
• Receive, log, review, evaluate, and reply to requests submitted by Production, QA, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales.
• Participate in the modernization of existing test stands and/or the design and manufacture of new test stands as necessary.
• Review test stand performance on various components and recommend methods to reduce test stand rejections and/or inefficiencies.
• Assist QA staff in investigations of unsatisfactory components, analyze causes of component failure, and prepare detailed failure analysis and/or teardown reports.
• Evaluate Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders, and modifications, and make appropriate recommendations for incorporation into MRO service.
• Perform special assignments as directed by the Department Supervisor.
• Interact professionally with the team, showing enthusiasm for improving the work environment and working energetically toward our collective success.
• Demonstrate teamwork in striving to provide optimal services to our customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

English fluency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeast Aero is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering department. The role supports our MRO operations across our component repair departments.

The engineer partners with Production, QA, Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant service to our customers. The engineer's responsibilities include test stand design and modernization, failure analysis, and the evaluation of equipment, tooling, and manufacturer