Process Engineer (Temporary)

StandardAero; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance company in Dallas is looking for a Process Engineer for a temporary position of 12 months. Key responsibilities include managing engineering projects, providing technical support for facility systems, and implementing maintenance plans. Candidates should have a university degree in engineering and experience in aviation, manufacturing, or CNC machinery. This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment focused on MRO services, with excellent training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, or related industry.
• Practical experience with industrial machinery implementation.
• Experience interpreting and reviewing technical drawings.
• Familiarity with gas turbine maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• Direct engineering experience with General Electric CFM56-7B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot planning and design of engineering projects.
• Provide engineering ownership for facility systems and equipment.
• Develop technical reports and precise project proposals.
• Implement preventative maintenance plans and instructions.
• Analyze and establish improvement programs through root cause analysis.

Skills

Project management

Technical drawing interpretation

CNC machinery experience

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

University degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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

• Manage the planning, design, engineering, procurement, cost, scheduling, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities of multiple projects by coordinating effort with various internal departments, project teams, outside contractors and consultants.
• Manage engineering projects requiring mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, structural, and chemical considerations. Prepare technical reports for internal use and for submission to local technical authorities for approval.
• Deploy turn‑key preventative maintenance plans, visual aids, operating instructions, and troubleshooting instructions for equipment where applicable.
• Provide technical support and engineering ownership for various facility systems, machinery, and process equipment to support effective MRO processes. Including facilitation of failure modes and effects analysis or root cause analysis initiatives to prevent or resolve challenges.
• Develop detailed cost benefits analysis and technical justification for project proposals.
• Manage budgets and timelines to ensure delivery of projects within proposed requirements.
• Identify and establish improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, 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 subcontractor's repair performance.
• Develop repairs (non‑standard in conjunction with OEM, in‑house engineers, and outside services as required). Refine existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in‑process rejects and MRBs.
• Own, generate, maintain, and update process instructions; prepare production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.
• Provide support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
• Originates, revises & interprets technical drawings.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Carry out special duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, or other related industry.
• Practical experience with implementing and maintaining industrial machinery such as CNC machine centers, vacuum furnaces, balance machines, robotic cells, and chemical process lines.
• Experience interpreting and reviewing technical drawings, coordinating various trades, skilled technicians and contractors.
• Familiarity with maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gas turbine engines.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine/accessory design theory, basic machine shop practices and basic gas turbine metallurgy; familiarity with engine manuals.
• Direct engineering experience with the General Electric CFM56‑7B engine product line preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of failure modes and effects analysis.
• Design and drafting skills (CAD), AutoCAD, Autodesk, 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.

About Us

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), 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.