Engineer - TechOps Repair Engineering

Delta Air Lines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines' Delta TechOps Repair Engineering Organization seeks an Engineer to provide technical support for turbofan engine MRO activities, across Shop Repair/Support or Scrap Recovery/MRB, helping keep fleets safe and reliable.

You will collaborate with engine maintenance teams, vendors, and SMEs to develop repair concepts, define work scope, and manage schedules while ensuring compliance with aviation standards and internal process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect.
• Strong adaptability skills with changing priorities; basic computer skills; and a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering team members, and management to develop repair and process solutions for turbofan engine components.
• Develop relationships with outside repair vendors to identify repairs and savings opportunities for turbofan engine components.
• Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements.
• Establish and maintain schedules that achieve defined objectives.
• Collaborate with Delta SMEs and ODAs to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans.
• Organize and prepare reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for assigned projects.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

This Engineer position operates within the Delta TechOps’ Repair Engineering Organization. This position provides technical support for turbofan engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) activities in one or more areas; Shop Repair/Support or Scrap Recovery/MRB.

Responsibilities Include

• Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering team members, and engineering management to develop repair and process solutions for turbofan engine components
• Develop relationships and work with outside repair vendors to develop repairs and identify savings opportunities for turbofan engine components
• Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements
• Establish and maintain schedules that achieve defined objectives
• Collaborate with Delta’s SMEs and ODAs to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans
• Organize and/or prepare all relevant reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for assigned projects

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect
• Strong adaptability skills with any changing priorities
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles

• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
• Compensation and title based upon experience level
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institution, or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofan engine components and repair concepts typically used in repair/manufacturing (e.g. machining, welding, heat treatment, brazing, cleaning, plating and coatings)
• Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft engines
• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations
• Six Sigma (GB/BB), Lean Manufacturing, or PMP certification