Gas Turbine Repair Engineering Manager

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Gas Turbine Repair Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing reliable repair capabilities for gas turbine components. You will drive technical strategy, oversee process introductions and work with shop personnel to improve quality, turnaround time and cost.

The role blends hands-on engineering leadership with program management, guiding root cause investigations, implementing new repair methods—including welding, brazing, heat

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Substantial experience in aircraft engine or aeroderivative gas turbine component repair.
• Proven leadership experience within a repair engineering or turbine repair environment.
• Strong knowledge of superalloys, coating systems and thermal or mechanical fatigue.
• Experience developing and introducing repair processes into a working shop environment.
• Familiarity with welding, brazing, vacuum heat treatment and thermal spray processes.
• Confidence interpreting engineering drawings, digital models and GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors and operators.
• CAD experience, including CREO or similar software, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team responsible for turbine component repair development and implementation.
• Develop and validate safe, reliable and cost-effective repair processes.
• Introduce new component repair capabilities, including equipment, tooling, technical documentation and shop training.
• Provide engineering support to daily repair operations, resolving technical issues and inspection findings.
• Oversee repair methods involving superalloy welding, brazing, heat treatment and protective coatings.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for repair defects and process failures.
• Improve inspection and repair processes to reduce rework, shorten cycle times and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with operations, quality and project teams to deliver customer repair requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Repair processes

Problem solving

Communication

GD&T interpretation

CAD

Team development

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

CREO

Job description

Are you a gas turbine repair specialist ready to lead a team and shape the development of new repair capabilities?

We are partnering with an established engineering and turbine services business seeking a Gas Turbine Repair Engineering Manager. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, developing reliable component repair solutions and supporting a busy repair operation.

You will lead repair engineers and technical specialists, oversee the introduction of new processes and work closely with shop personnel to improve quality, turnaround time and cost.

The Role

Lead, mentor and develop a team responsible for turbine component repair development and implementation.

Develop and validate safe, reliable and cost-effective repair processes.

Introduce new component repair capabilities, including equipment, tooling, technical documentation and shop training.

Provide engineering support to daily repair operations, resolving technical issues and inspection findings.

Oversee repair methods involving superalloy welding, brazing, heat treatment and protective coatings.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for repair defects and process failures.

Improve inspection and repair processes to reduce rework, shorten cycle times and increase productivity.

Collaborate with operations, quality and project teams to deliver customer repair requirements.

What We’re Looking For

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Substantial experience in aircraft engine or aeroderivative gas turbine component repair.

Proven leadership experience within a repair engineering or turbine repair environment.

Strong knowledge of superalloys, coating systems and thermal or mechanical fatigue.

Experience developing and introducing repair processes into a working shop environment.

Familiarity with welding, brazing, vacuum heat treatment and thermal spray processes.

Confidence interpreting engineering drawings, digital models and GD&T.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors and operators.

CAD experience, including CREO or similar software, is desirable.

What’s on Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits.

The opportunity to influence repair technology, process investment and engineering development.

A leadership position combining technical ownership with team development.

Exposure to complex turbine component repair challenges and new capability projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.