MRB Engineer

Honda Aircraft Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro is seeking a MRB Design Engineer - Structures & Systems. This role reviews non-conforming aircraft structures or systems, develops repair dispositions, and provides on-site technical support across drawings, specs, and procedures.

The candidate will determine if discrepancies are engineering-related, initiate design changes, and drive improvements to producibility and cost. A BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years MRB experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements.
• 5+ years MRB design/repair of aircraft structures & systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews discrepancy documents to understand non-conforming aircraft structure or systems.
• Develops repair dispositions ensuring structural and functional equivalence to the blueprint design.
• Provides on-site technical support, interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and other documents.
• Assists in determining if discrepancies are engineering related or workmanship issues and documents findings.
• Initiates design and process changes to correct design errors, improve producibility and reduce cost.

Skills

Aircraft structures knowledge

Engineering problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

2D drawings

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

The MRB Design Engineer - Structures & Systems reviews defects, establishes root cause, provides an acceptable disposition to repair the discrepant condition using engineering principles and determines if corrective action is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Reviews discrepancy documents to fully understand non-conforming aircraft structure or systems affecting production or flight test aircraft. A priority will be given to engineers who possess skill sets in both structures and various systems.
2. 2. Develops repair dispositions. Ensures that the proposed repair is structurally and functionally equivalent to the blueprint design and that it will not affect systems functionality.
3. 3. Provides on site technical support, including interpretation of Engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and other systems related documents.
4. 4. Assists in determining if discrepancies are Engineering related or workmanship issues and documents findings.
5. 5. Initiates design and process changes to correct design errors, resolve complex, chronic manufacturing problems to improve produce-ability and cost of the aircraft.

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

1. 1. Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; experience can be used in lieu of degree requirements.
2. 2. 5+ years experience of MRB type design and/or repair of aircraft structures & systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. 1. Working knowledge of Aircraft structure and aircraft systems, materials, fasteners, production methods, corrosion prevention, production hand tools, non-destructive testing, and Standard Repair Methods (SRM).
2. 2. Working knowledge of Mechanical Systems concepts and troubleshooting methods.
3. 3. Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 2D engineering dwgs, parts lists, and aircraft effectivity.
4. 4. Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
5. 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes.
6. 6. Ability to write clear, concise, and easily understandable step-by-step rework, repair, and system troubleshooting instructions.
7. 7. Ability to create rework/repair drawings using either, CATIA, PowerPoint, Word, or hand drawn sketches.
8. 8. Ability to effectively communicate with all MRB team members and with all levels throughout any HACI organization.
9. 9. Ability to work independently or within a team oriented environment.
10. 10. Willingness to travel to the shop floor or adjacent buildings to investigate problems on the aircraft or in production areas. Ability to communicate well with shop floor personnel.

Physical Requirements:

1. 1. Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
2. 2. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
3. 3. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
4. 4. Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
5. 5. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
6. 6. Effectively communicate in Business English language.
7. 7. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
8. 8. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology ”or“ movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.
9. 9. Incumbents must be willing to follow company HR policies.