Process Engineer (Component Repair - Temporary)

StandardAero; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care FSAs

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Process Engineer (Temporary 12 months) to lead design, engineering, commissioning, and continuous improvement for MRO processes in gas turbine engine facilities. You will drive tooling, data management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful repairs and new product introductions.

The role requires building robust technical solutions, evaluating cost/benefit for repairs, and delivering rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and coordinating trades.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing machinery and related processes.
• Familiarity with gas turbine/MRO environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement repair book routings and rework instructions.
• Develop and deploy tooling (off-the-shelf, in-house, OEM, vendor).
• Manage repair data and documentation; communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate industrialization activities between engineering, production, and quality.
• Plan and manage repair projects; estimate time for repairs, R&D, tooling, testing.
• Conduct lab trials, validate processes, and document results for approvals.
• Interact with OEMs to obtain data, approvals, and alternate repair sources.
• Prepare business case evaluations and engineering data packages.
• Lead FAI and qualification activities; coordinate trials and approvals.
• Identify improvements through root cause analysis and process optimization.
• Support equipment acquisition and safety considerations during implementation.
• Provide technical training and ownership of repair development.
• Observe safety requirements and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Industrial machinery & processes

Technical drawings interpretation

CAD design

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing/aerospace engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Inventor

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description

PROCESS ENGINEER (Temporary - 12 months)

As a Process Engineer your responsibilities will include design, engineering, commissioning, new product introduction, testing, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and technical support for industrial facility systems, process equipment, machinery, and various processes for an industry-leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organization for gas turbine engines and components.

What You’ll Do

• Implement book repairs and source-controlled repairs, including interpreting and applying repair routings and rework process instructions.
• Develop, review, and implement tooling: identify off the shelf, in house, OEM or vendor tooling; coordinate design, procurement, qualification and deployment.
• Manage technical data and repair documentation: review/interpret technical repair manuals, maintain repair data, and communicate technical requirements to stakeholders.
• Coordinate industrialization activities between process engineers, production, quality and tooling to align resources and support implementation.
• Plan and manage repair industrialization projects using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets, scheduling tools); estimate and document time for repairs, R&D, tooling and testing.
• Conduct testing and evaluation: design and run lab trials, scrap part testing for R&D, validate processes and document results for approval.
• Interface with OEMs to request/clarify technical data, obtain approvals for repairs, resolve technical issues and support development of alternate repair sources.
• Prepare business case evaluations: perform repair justification analyses (cost/benefit, rejection rates, feasibility) and develop supporting engineering reports/data packages.
• Execute FAI and qualification activities: draft routings and FAI plans, coordinate trials, finalize FAI packages and upload approvals to document control systems.
• Identify and establish improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of throughput, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance.
• Support equipment acquisition and safety: recommend equipment, establish safety considerations, and monitor equipment safety issues during implementation.
• Provide technical support and engineering ownership for various systems, machinery, and process equipment to support effective MRO processes.
• Provide technical training and mentoring for repair development and production implementation as required.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Carry out special duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing or other related industries is preferred.
• Practical experience with implementing and maintaining industrial machinery and processes such as CNC machine centers, vacuum furnaces, balance machines, robotic cells, and chemical processes lines.
• Experience interpreting and reviewing technical drawings, coordinating various trades, skilled technicians, and contractors.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine/accessory design theory, basic machine shop practices, and basic gas turbine metallurgy; familiarity with engine manuals.
• Direct experience with the CFM56-7B engine product line is preferred.
• Design and drafting skills (CAD). AutoCAD, Auto desk, Inventor, and Fusion 360 are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• University degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

#BIZAV

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.