Engineer

Standard Aero; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. is seeking a disciplined Process Engineer to lead repair and manufacturing improvement programs in aerospace.

You will analyze workflows, develop repair procedures, and collaborate with QA and suppliers to improve turn times and product quality. This role requires hands-on PLC troubleshooting, experience with DAO-sanctioned repairs, and the ability to generate cost estimates and project plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing process engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC programs.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis and data review.
• Develops repairs and procedures under DAO sanction with OEM and engineers.
• Owns repair instructions, TODRs, and production routings.
• Reviews scrap for potential future repairs and cost benefits.
• Provides input to management on repair/process implementation.
• Executes MRB reviews and documents NCTs and MDRs as required.
• Collaborates with remanufacturing services to resolve production issues.
• Implements new repairs on schedule to meet production goals.

Skills

root cause analysis

PLC programming

troubleshooting PLCs

aerospace manufacturing

project management

repair process optimization

Education

University degree in metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

ABB robot interfaces

HMI software

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

What you'll do:

• Identifies and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance. Works with the quality department to trend the improvements.
• Develops minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction; refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs.
• Owns, generates, maintains, and updates repair process instructions, temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), matrix codes, etc. related to repair procedures. Prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.
• Reviews all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view for possibility to develop future engine manual book repairs.
• Provides input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation.
• In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, executes MRB reviews, addresses and documents NCTs, generates minor discrepancy reports (MDRs), and submits departure record requests for part conditions exceeding engine manual repair limits.
• Acts as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
• Implements new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
• Provides support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
• Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed. Provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
• Supports acquisition of manufacturing equipment as required to meet repair implementation objectives.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Develop repair cost estimates

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• University degree in metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or chemical engineering; or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot, edit, and modify PLC programs
• In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
• Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing process engineering environment.
• Ability to specify and install PLCs for minor equipment upgrades

Desired Skills:

• Familiar with electrical ladder diagrams/prints and experienced electrical control trouble shooting
• Experience in specifying and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives
• Familiar with robot (ABB) interfaces and integration
• Ability to troubleshoot, edit, and modify PLC programs
• Familiar with various Human-Machine interface software
• Thorough knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a specialized field of study and work. The work requires a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job. This specialized training is often recognized by a degree and/or professional designation.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is three to six years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals, but no (or minimal) direction with respect to what action steps to follow. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience will help ensure that the goal of the assignment can be clearly defined and understood (even if that means just knowing what relevant questions to ask), but the required/optional approaches to achieving the goal will often remain unclear, undefined and/or untested until the work assignment is well underway.