Engineering I

Landing Gear Technologies, LLC; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized aircraft repair company is looking for an Engineer Specialist to be based in South Florida. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and experience with Airbus aircraft, particularly in landing gear. Responsibilities include creating work plans for repairs, managing development projects, and ensuring compliance with technical data. The role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution is desired.
• Prior Airbus aircraft experience as an Engineer/Configuration Specialist, with landing gear expertise required.
• Must be detail-oriented and execute with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Must have Landing Gear Experience.
• Create work plans for individual parts detailing the required repair process.
• Manage major repair development projects, including budget requirements and task management.
• Determine repair processes for reworks per technical data.
• Post re-work inspection to verify task completion.
• Create BOMs for all components to be repaired.
• Evaluate measurement data to determine tolerances.
• Recommend design changes to improve manufacturing processes.
• Review and approve FAA design packages.
• Organize and supervise process improvement teams to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure throughput and high quality.

Skills

Landing Gear Experience

Understanding aerospace technical documents

Problem-solving skills

Ability to operate precision instruments

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

Description

Landing Gear Technologies is an FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe a company can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it, and in this constantly growing industry, we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

At this time LGT is currently looking to hire an Engineer Specialist.

Location: The right candidate for this role must be residing in South Florida, as this position is fully onsite.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have Landing Gear Experience.
• Understand and interpret aerospace technical documents such as CMM's, OHM's, SOPM's, Service Bulletins & Letters, Blueprints Etc.
• Creating work plans for individual parts detailing the required repair process as stated in the OEM technical data.
• Visually & Dimensionally inspecting aircraft components to verify compliance in accordance with technical data (CMM, OHM, Blueprint).
• Determine applicable repair processes in case rework is required for return to service in accordance with technical data (CMM, OHM, Blueprint).
• Post re-work inspection to verify completion of tasks.
• Creating bill of materials (BOM) for all components to be repaired listing all necessary parts per configuration.
• Evaluates measurement data to determine appropriate tolerances.
• Recommends & implements design changes and manufacturing improvements based on measurement data.
• Reviews & approves FAA design packages.
• Organizes & supervises process improvement teams to develop cost effective manufacturing processes.
• Ability to motivate people, instill accountability and achieve results.
• Manage major repair development projects, including development of project plans, work scope, budget requirements, task management and certification.
• Collaborate with Team Members at all levels of the organization regarding manufacturing capabilities, production methods, scheduling, etc. to facilitate production throughput while maintaining a high-quality standard.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from accredited institution is desired.
• Good planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, mechanical in nature.
• Prior Airbus aircraft experience as an Engineer/Configuration Specialist, with landing gear expertise required.
• Must be able to operate and read precision instruments.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, procedure manuals, drawings and operating instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Ability to perform mathematics related to dimensional inspections.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Must be detail oriented and execute with a high level of accuracy.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Type

Job Type: In-person, Full-time

Note

Note: Applicants must be currently residing in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S. This includes individuals with valid work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or holders of appropriate work visas). We are not able to sponsor visas at this time.