Repair Engineer

Quest Global; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global in Lansing, MI seeks a Repair Engineer to lead repair projects for ground test equipment, overseeing the full lifecycle from assessment to execution. You will collaborate with customers, develop repair strategies, and prepare work plans with cost estimates.

This on-site role requires travel up to 50% to support repairs at customer sites. Ideal candidates bring a STEM degree with extensive repair experience, strong composites knowledge, and hands-on mechanical design skills.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required with extensive repair/project experience.
• Experience leading repairs for ground test equipment or similar.
• Strong understanding of composites, bonding and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate damage and develop repairs to restore to original specs.
• Scope and inspect damage conditions with customers before quoting/parts arrival.
• Develop project schedules and cost estimates for repair jobs.
• Present technical information to internal and external customers.
• Create repair work instructions and identify materials for repairs.

Skills

Problem identification

Project ownership

Engineering judgment

Data analysis

Composite manufacturing

Mechanical design

NDT knowledge

Education

STEM Degree

STEM Advanced Degree

Tools

Creo

Windchill

NX

FiberSIM

TeamCenter

Job description

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

As a Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment:

f. oversight of repair process execution (Customer onsite at Lansing Michigan and at customer sites both domestic and international).

You will be responsible for evaluating damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements.

What You will Do

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions
• Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting / part arrival on site.
• Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs, including engagement with production personnel.
• Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
• Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations.
• Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the repair work. Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
• Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
• Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.

What You Will Bring

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
• 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
• Prior experience with fiber‑reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
• Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
• Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
• Familiarity with Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X‑ray and others used in aerospace.

Preferred

• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / FiberSIM / TeamCenter
• Computer Aided Engineering software experience
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
• Documenting repair validation, analysis and research.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
• Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control
• Experience with configuration management.
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.

Pay Range

$80,000 - $150,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on‑site position located in Lansing Michigan.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.