MRO Engineer

Safran Electrical & Power; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Sarasota, FL is seeking an MRO Engineer to support production, design, and test activities for aircraft power generation and distribution components. The role emphasizes repair and testing, collaboration with operations and quality, and development of tooling and test equipment.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and hands-on problem-solving in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position may require travel and overtime; the company offers opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimal experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving in manufacturing.
• Self-starter with organizational skills.
• Knowledge of tooling, measuring equipment, GD&T.
• Experience with SolidWorks or CAD.
• Ability to interpret data for problem solving.
• Knowledge of fabrication, assembly, test processes and tooling.
• Ability to estimate costs for components, assemblies, tooling.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Advise, direct, and train MRO personnel in repair and test techniques.
• Review maintenance manuals and related documents to establish repair capabilities.
• Assist and develop procedures for repair and testing.
• Work closely with Operations and Quality to ensure repair and testing processes are performed in accordance with Safran Quality documents and return to service criteria.
• Assist and design, modify, and prototype tooling required for use in the maintenance and repair of aircraft electromechanical and hydraulic products.
• Specify, develop and modification of test equipment for use on various aircraft components.
• Continuously improve production efficiency and quality to meet key metrics.
• Assist in creating major repairs with DER and PMA submittals.
• Communicate technical data issues to the design authority and ensure updates are completed.
• Work seamlessly with offsite engineering team for support and approval when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Mentor interns.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or related Engineering

First experience in manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power

MRO Engineer

Company: Safran Electrical & Power

Job Field: Industrial Engineering

Location: Sarasota , Florida , United States

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: Full-time

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: First experience

Professional Status: Employees / Staff

Salary: NA

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Job Description

• The individual(s) will be responsible for technical assignments to support production, design, test and other engineering activities. Supporting the production line, Testing equipment(setup, support and improvement) for MRO(Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) product; encompassing aircraft power generation and power distribution components.

Job Location: Sarasota, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise, direct, and train MRO personnel in repair and test techniques/methods on behalf of the repair station per Title 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 121 and 145.
• Review maintenance manuals and related documents to establish repair capabilities per the applicable product standard, FAA or EASA regulation and the established technical evaluation procedures.
• Assist and Develop procedures for repair and testing. Documentation to be used by Operations personnel.
• Work closely with Operations and Quality to ensure repair and testing processes are performed in accordance with Safran Quality documents and return to service criteria.
• Assist and Design, modify, and prototype tooling required for use in the maintenance and repair of aircraft electromechanical and hydraulic products.
• Specify, develop and modification of test equipment for use on various aircraft components.
• Continuously improve production efficiency and quality to meet key metrics.
• Assist in creating major repairs with DER and PMA submittals.
• Communicate technical data issues to the design authority and ensure updates are completed.
• Work seamlessly with offsite engineering team for support and approval when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Mentor interns.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Job Requirements

Physical Demands

Stationary 70% / Mobility 30% (including lifting 10%)

Work environment

Split between office work and working on the shop floor and in the Testing Laboratory with production and testing technicians. Must be available for business travel as needed.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimal experience in a manufacturing environment working as an engineer in a regulated industry.
• Hands-on capability with troubleshooting and solving technical problems related to manufacturing and assembly defects
• Self-starter, drive for excellence and good organizational skills
• Knowledge with basic tooling including measuring equipment, drawing interpretation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD package
• Ability to collect and interpret data necessary for problem solving.
• Knowledge of fabrication, assembly and test processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Ability to provide component, assembly, tooling, and equipment cost estimates.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and computer).
• Ability to interpret complex information and

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

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