Mechanical Engineer - Repair Development

QDSSJobsOhio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

QDSSJobsOhio seeks a Repair Development - Mechanical Engineer to support in-service operations and develop repair solutions for aero-engine components in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on repair of structural and rotating parts and aiding engine overhauls.

Candidates should have a BS or Associate Degree with at least 1 year in repair engineering or technical writing on gas turbines, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office; collaboration with multiple engineering functions

Qualifications

• BS or Associate Degree in a related field with repair engineering experience.
• 1+ year in repair engineering and/or technical writing on aero engine components.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good organizational skills.
• Teamwork across engineering, manufacturing and shops.

Responsibilities

• Support In-Service Operations of fleets of aero engines (large, medium, small).
• Develop repair solutions for structural and rotating engine parts.
• Assist engine overhaul by providing repair solutions to salvage components.
• Perform in-service issue analysis and non-conformance dispositions.
• Write technical reports and substantiations for airworthiness requirements.
• Develop repair procedures and modify repair/inspection manuals for fleet maintenance.
• Incorporate Service Bulletins and design changes into repair manuals.
• Contribute to process and tool improvements; promote best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Organization

Education

BS/Associate Degree in relevant field

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

Repair Development - Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Support the In-Service Operations of fleets of various Large, Medium, and Small Aero engines
• Development of repair solutions for structural and rotating parts of engines
• Support engine overhaul by providing repair solutions to salvage engine components
• In-Service Issue Analysis (Maintenance), Non-conformance Investigation & dispositions
• Technical Report writing and develop substantiation for the Airworthiness requirements
• Repair procedure Development & writing repair instructions/ preparation and modification of Repair & Inspection manuals to support in service fleet maintenance on Aero-Engine components
• Incorporation of Service Bulletin, Modification Bulletin, Design Alternation Request and Repair notes into the repair manuals
• Provide inputs supporting evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies & ensure best practices are used throughout the company.

Required Skills

• BS or associate degree from an accredited university/college with a minimum of 1+ years of repair engineering experience
• Minimum one year of experience in repair engineering and/or technical writing on Gas turbines/Aero Engines components
• Good hands-on experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools)
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, organization & trouble shooting skills
• Proven ability to work well within a team & collaborative environment with different engineering functions and manufacturing shops

Desired Skills

• Understanding of repair source approvals and vendor trial management
• Collaboration with other support functions- design, analysis, fleet, materials, sourcing, and shops to demonstrate repair processes are viable
• Ensure configuration management changes and spares requirements are accounted proactively with sourcing/suppliers
• Sound knowledge of gas turbine engines, engine components and their functions during engine operation
• Knowledge of various failure/ deterioration mechanisms leading to component/ system failures or distress
• Knowledge of various inspection methods including NDT techniques, various manufacturing techniques and their application during component repair
• Familiar with Gas Turbine Materials, Tooling, Protective Treatments, Coatings and Heat Treatments
• Knowledge of Gas Turbine fundamentals, component manufacturing, cleaning, and inspection processes
• Experience in NX, Teamcenter, part drawing reading, preparing repair sketches, and GD&T

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or US Person

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges: $68,000 - $72,000 USD

As set forth in QDSSJobsOhio’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.