MRO Senior Repair Design Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation minimally 3 weeks

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Wellness program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an MRO Repair Design Engineer to deliver repair and overhaul solutions for major airlines. The role drives quality, supply chain and manufacturing to design and approve innovative repairs for metallic and advanced composite components.

You'll work with shop maintenance, develop repair techniques that reduce costs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with CAD tools and reading engineering drawings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and reading engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aircraft materials and fabrication/shop processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and substantiation of repairs and fabrication of repair parts for aircraft components.
• Communicate with customers, mechanics, and leaders to drive status updates.
• Resolve design problems with significant business impact.
• Provide technical support to production to meet requirements.
• Develop digital designs for metallic and composite parts using CAD tools.
• Develop processes for repair and restoration of components.
• Support QA and mechanics to ensure policy compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Create and improve standard work using lean principles.

Skills

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Materials knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Fast-paced

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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 You Must Have

• Typically 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.

Qualifications 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

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

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 that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.