Engineer, Sr

StandardAero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Annual bonus opportunities

Health and Dependent Care FSAs

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Learning and Training Opportunities

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

StandardAero in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Senior Engineer to develop and refine manufacturing processes for new work and resolve quality issues. You will design tooling, create work instructions, and drive efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

Lead the engineering team, establish policies and standards, manage projects, and collaborate with customers and vendors to meet schedules and regulatory requirements while advancing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or related industrial environment.
• 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing technical or engineering personnel.
• 3 years of experience managing engineering projects and/or process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, manufacturing, or production management systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee the activities, priorities, and performance of the engineering department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering policies, standards, procedures, and best practices that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Developing engine work scopes and troubleshooting plans.
• Participating MRB activities.
• Manage engineering resources and projects to ensure technical excellence, quality, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Assign, coordinate, and review engineering work related to repair, overhaul, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to define requirements, communicate technical solutions, and achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project and operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating engineering processes, technologies, and methodologies to improve business performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development opportunities for engineering team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, goals, and organizational initiatives that support StandardAero's growth and long-term success.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Process improvement

MRB experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Engineer

Location: San Antonio, TX

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to solve challenges ranging from the simple to the most complex in aviation. Together, we get the job done—and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture support you in building a rewarding career with a team you can count on for the long term.

As a Senior Engineer, you will develop/refine manufacturing processes as new work is introduced, or quality issues identified. Design tooling, develop processes and create work instructions based on Original Equipment Manufacturer Technical data and parameters identified in the setup of operations for the manufacturing process. Will work to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of the outputs of the manufacturing processes.

What You'll Do

• Lead, direct, and oversee the activities, priorities, and performance of the engineering department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering policies, standards, procedures, and best practices that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Developing engine work scopes and troubleshooting plans.
• Participating various MRB (Material Review Board) activitie
• Manage engineering resources and projects to ensure technical excellence, quality, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Assign, coordinate, and review engineering work related to repair, overhaul, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to define requirements, communicate technical solutions, and achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project and operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating engineering processes, technologies, and methodologies to improve business performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development opportunities for engineering team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, goals, and organizational initiatives that support StandardAero's growth and long-term success.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or related industrial environment.
• 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing technical or engineering personnel
• 3 years of experience managing engineering projects and/or process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, manufacturing, or production management systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Desired Skills

• Degree concentration or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration, certification, or licensing, if required by applicable regulations.
• Experience in aerospace, aviation, gas turbine engines, or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine engine theory, performance, repair, or overhaul processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Customer-focused with strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.

Benefits That Make Life Better

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

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.