Aviation Product Support Engineer – Process & Quality

VSE Aviation; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking a Product Support Engineer to oversee daily assembly, test, and delivery of fuel controls and related components. You will collaborate with Engineers and Quality teams to streamline assembly/test processes while ensuring top product quality and compliance with aviation standards.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, equipment calibration, test bench correlation, and technician training development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• OR an additional 3 years of engineering experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of engineering experience in the aviation industry, preferably with an OEM or aerospace manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of aircraft accessories and components.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations and certification processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze complex mechanical systems and components.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with airline customers and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of aviation systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or participate in field support activities as required.
• Coordinate with the appropriate engineering functions to review, evaluate, and determine the proper disposition of nonconforming material (Material Review Board).

Responsibilities

• Respond to operational and production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Streamline and improve the assembly and test process ensuring the highest-level of product quality, mistake proofing, FOD/cleanliness, etc.
• Ensure assembly and test equipment are maintained and calibrated.
• Perform correlation on new test benches and periodic audits to validate correlation of existing test benches.
• Develop and improve technician/mechanic training requirements including standard assembly techniques and procedures.
• Identify areas where statistical data can be used for process control and improvement.
• Ensure components comply with aviation regulations, standards, and certification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

3 years of engineering experience in lieu of degree

Job description

VSE Aviation in Independence, KS is seeking a Product Support Engineer to oversee daily assembly, test, and delivery of fuel controls and related components. You will collaborate with Engineers and Quality teams to streamline assembly/test processes while ensuring top product quality and compliance with aviation standards.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, equipment calibration, test bench correlation, and technician training development.