MRB Design Engineer - IV - V - Wichita

Expleo; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and PTO

HSA with company contribution

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Expleo Group USA is seeking experienced MRB Design Engineers (Levels IV-VI) to provide advanced engineering leadership and MRB disposition support across aerospace programs. This on-site, Wichita-based role focuses on complex evaluations, innovative repair development, and technical authority in MRB decisions.

Candidates may be considered for Level IV, V, or VI based on experience, leadership, and technical qualifications, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent recognized under the Washington Accord.
• Extensive aerospace MRB experience on commercial or military programs.
• Strong expertise in metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge of airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
• Experience with SAP NCMS or similar nonconformance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, analysis, and disposition of complex aerospace nonconformances.
• Develop repair and rework solutions considering fit, form, function, airworthiness, cost, schedule.
• Assess structural impacts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a technical authority in cross-functional and customer engagements.
• Collaborate with Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve issues.
• Provide technical justification and documentation for MRB decisions.
• Define and standardize MRB processes and engineering methods.
• Drive engineering excellence across programs.
• Support audits, program reviews, and regulatory initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and build technical capability.

Skills

MRB expertise

Aerospace engineering

Nonconformance analysis

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP NCMS

CATIA V5

DOA experience

Job description

Overview

MRB Design Engineer IV-VI

Location: Wichita, KS (On-site, Office-Based Role) Pay Range: $57.00 - $90.00+ per hour Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 after 90 days of successful employment Retention Bonus: $5,000 after 12 months of employment

Position Overview

Expleo Group USA is seeking experienced MRB Design Engineers (Levels IV-VI) to provide advanced engineering expertise, technical leadership, and Material Review Board (MRB) disposition support across aerospace manufacturing programs.

This office-based role is focused on complex engineering evaluations, innovative repair development, technical authority, and strategic problem-solving through documentation-based MRB analysis and disposition. Opportunities are available for highly experienced engineers, recognized subject matter experts, and industry-leading technical authorities capable of resolving critical nonconformance challenges while influencing engineering standards, organizational capability, and long-term technical strategy.

Depending on experience, demonstrated technical expertise, leadership capability, and business needs, candidates may be considered for Level IV, V, or VI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, analysis, and disposition of complex aerospace nonconformances
• Develop innovative repair and rework solutions considering fit, form, function, airworthiness, cost, and schedule
• Assess structural impacts and ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Serve as a technical authority in cross-functional and customer-facing engagements
• Collaborate with Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams to resolve complex technical issues
• Provide technical justification and supporting documentation for MRB decisions
• Define, enhance, and standardize MRB processes, practices, and engineering methodologies
• Drive technical consistency, compliance, and engineering excellence across programs
• Support audits, program reviews, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Mentor engineers and help develop organizational technical capability
• Lead resolution of critical and unprecedented engineering challenges requiring advanced technical judgment
• Develop and implement new engineering concepts, repair methodologies, and technical standards
• Influence technical strategy, innovation initiatives, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement activities
• Serve as a technical representative with customers, regulatory agencies, senior leadership, and other stakeholders as appropriate to level

What This Role Is

Advanced technical authority and engineering leadership role Complex aerospace problem-solving and decision-making Strategic contributor to engineering excellence and innovation Opportunity to influence technical standards, methodologies, and organizational capability High-impact position supporting critical aerospace programs

What This Role Is Not

Entry-level or mid-level engineering role Production-floor support or reactive troubleshooting position Routine disposition processing role Limited-scope engineering support function

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent program recognized under the Washington Accord
• Extensive aerospace engineering and/or MRB experience supporting commercial or military aircraft programs
• Strong expertise in metallic and composite aircraft structures
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements, regulatory compliance, and engineering best practices
• Proficiency with SAP NCMS or similar nonconformance management systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Preferred

• Previous MRB signing authority or delegated technical approval experience
• Significant experience supporting Boeing commercial aircraft programs, particularly the 737 and/or 787 platforms, or comparable aircraft programs
• CATIA V5 experience for model and drawing interrogation
• Prior DOA experience, concessions training, TIPQA, or equivalent experience
• Experience leading complex technical decisions and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Experience Guidelines by Level

Level IV

• Typically 9-13 years of aerospace and/or MRB engineering experience
• Recognized subject matter expert capable of independently resolving highly complex nonconformances and providing technical leadership across programs

Level V

• Typically 14+ years of aerospace and/or MRB engineering experience
• Technical authority with demonstrated experience influencing engineering standards, program strategy, compliance, and organizational capability

Level VI

• Typically 20+ years of aerospace and/or MRB engineering experience
• Industry-recognized expert with proven experience developing advanced engineering concepts, methodologies, technical standards, and long-term engineering strategy

Work Schedules

Multiple schedules are available based on program requirements, including:

• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekend shifts

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $57.00 - $90.00+ per hour
• Level placement (IV, V, or VI) will be determined during the evaluation and selection process based on a candidate's qualifications, technical expertise, relevant experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and overall alignment with business and program requirements
• Final compensation will be commensurate with the assigned level, experience, skills, certifications, market conditions, and geographic considerations
• $3,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of successful employment
• $5,000 retention bonus after 12 months of employment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Voluntary benefit options including legal, hospital indemnity, accident, and pet wellness plans
• Career development opportunities within a global engineering organization operating in more than 30 countries
• Stable, office-based work environment with a collaborative engineering culture

About Expleo

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting services company with 18,000 employees across more than 30 countries. Since 1966, Expleo has partnered with leading organizations in Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Healthcare, Energy, and other industries, delivering engineering, manufacturing support, MRO, quality, and digital transformation solutions.

Learn more at www.expleogroup.com

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Expleo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and unbiased employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.