Engineer Maintenance

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Potential tax credits from Kansas

Job summary

A global aviation leader in Kansas is seeking candidates for the Maintenance Engineering team to provide technical direction for equipment installation and maintenance. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess strong organizational and analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, leading capital projects, and solving complex engineering problems. A competitive rewards package is offered along with opportunities for career growth. Join us and make a difference on day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Level determined based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for equipment maintenance.
• Conduct equipment evaluations and cost estimates.
• Lead implementation of capital projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis for technical problems.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with mechanical/electrical devices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary

Candidates will work as a part of our Maintenance Engineering team providing technical direction for equipment and machinery installation and maintenance to optimize production. Candidates will play a crucial part in solving complex engineering problems involving Textron Aviation maintenance, processes, systems, and specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Textron Aviation Asset Management system; including preventative maintenance development/updating and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting/monitoring
• Conduct equipment and economic evaluations, develop cost estimates and schedules, and provide progress status
• Assist and lead implementation of capital projects per approved budgets
• Routine contact and oversight of vendors, contractors and consultants
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide solutions to technical problems
• Support energy conservation projects
• Assist with annual and long-range strategic planning to address equipment replacement, reliability and maintainability
• Process improvements and automation
• Comply with safety culture and practices; including support of mandatory inspections to meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering
  • Reliability and Maintainability Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Other related fields
• Level will be determined based on experience and manager discretion

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time, priority setting and project management skills
• Sharp eye for detail
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in mechanical/electrical devices, basic controller/processor and programming preferred

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.