MRO Senior Repair Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Foley, AL is seeking an MRO Repair Design Engineer to design and substantiate repairs for aircraft components. You will lead digital design efforts and liaise with shop crews to implement innovative repair techniques.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and proficiency in 3D modeling tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks. On-site work in Foley, AL with collaborative cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical docs.
• Knowledge of aircraft materials and fabrication/shop processes is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and substantiate repairs and fabrication parts for aircraft components.
• Collaborate with customers, mechanics, and leaders to drive status updates.
• Resolve design problems independently with significant business impact.
• Provide technical support to production to meet customer requirements.
• Develop digital designs for metallic and composite parts using modeling tools.
• Create processes for repair and restoration of components.
• Support QA and shop staff to ensure policy and regulations compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams and external customers to improve processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Reading drawings

Education

B.S. in STEM field

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for an MRO Repair Design Engineer to fill a high-impact role focused on delivering repair and overhaul solutions for many of the world’s largest airlines and aviation customers. In this role, the Repair Design Engineer will drive quality, supply chain, and manufacturing activities to design and approve innovative repairs for aircraft components of metallic and advanced composite construction. The Repair Engineer will engage with shop maintenance to not only troubleshoot and accomplish repairs, but also develop innovative repair techniques that drive down costs and deliver Best-In-Class solutions for our customers.

This position will be on site in Foley, AL.

What You Will Do

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques to the design and substantiation of repairs and or fabrication of repair parts for aircraft components.

Communicate frequently with internal and external customers, mechanics, and leaders to drive status updates, progress, changes, etc.

Resolve design problems of difficult, sometimes complex scope independently which have significant impact to business.

Provide proactive technical support to production groups to meet or exceed external and internal customer requirements.

Develop digital designs for metallic and composite component parts and assemblies for application in aircraft/aerospace products using modeling tools for design.

Develop processes to accomplish the various procedures in the repair and restoration of components.

Support Quality Assurance personnel and Mechanics to facilitate compliance with policy, procedures, and regulations.

Collaborate effectively with a cross functional team and coordinates with external customers.

Creates and improves standard work and utilize lean principles to continuously improve engineering and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Typical requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

We Prefer Experience in AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks, or any other 3D modeling software.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, technical documents, etc.

Substantial knowledge of aircraft materials and fabrication/shop processes.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage in high volume communication with internal and external customers.

Must be able to handle ambiguity and big picture thinking.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where decisions need to be made quickly.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Maybe eligible for relocation

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, we are committed to maintaining a secure hiring process. Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.