Repair Engineer

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company seeks an Experienced Repair Engineer in Torrance, CA, to evaluate aircraft damage, develop repair concepts, and define detailed processes. You will work with customers to confirm repair approaches and coordinate with production and quality teams to implement high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, design review, and drafting service bulletins while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience evaluating and designing repairs for aircraft structures and components.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, structures, and systems engineering concepts as applied to aircraft.
• Proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate service aircraft issues to determine root cause and propose repair solutions.
• Evaluate damage and determine inspection methods to understand component condition.
• Review drawings to develop repair concepts considering original processes and repair constraints.
• Develop detailed repair processes, instructions, and quality checkpoints.
• Engage with customers to discuss damage findings and agree on repair approaches.
• Determine when to return equipment to the home facility for extensive repair or refurbishment.
• Standardize repair processes across similar components to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support quoting by helping define repair scope and estimate effort and materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Torrance, CA 90505Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day

JOB SUMMARY:

Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, or specification changes.
• Evaluate damage to aircraft components and structures, determine appropriate inspection methods, and identify the inspections required to fully understand the condition of the component.
• Review design drawings and prints to develop technically sound repair concepts that account for differences between original manufacturing processes and repair constraints.
• Develop detailed repair processes and work instructions, including material selections, process steps, and quality checkpoints.
• Engage directly with customers to discuss damage findings, clarify discrepancies in reported versus actual damage, and agree on appropriate repair approaches.
• Determine when damage exceeds field repair capability and recommend returning equipment to the home facility for more extensive repair or refurbishment.
• Standardize repair processes and procedures across similar component and damage types to improve consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Address nonconforming materials and components by analyzing root causes, proposing corrective actions, and implementing approved solutions in coordination with production and quality teams.
• Support quoting and scheduling activities by helping define repair scope, estimating effort and materials, and aligning repair plans with customer timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians by sharing expertise.
• Ensure all repairs and processes adhere to applicable engineering standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Document repair activities, technical decisions, and lessons learned to build a knowledge base that supports future repairs and continuous improvement.
• Implements engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements.
• Assists with investigating and addressing Continued Operational Safety items.
• Ensures issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized
• Collaborates with Technical Publications to create Service bulletins, Service letters, Kits, and Manuals.
• Analyzes fleet and individual aircraft data to identify trends allowing for early detection and resolution of quality and service issues.
• Maintain a presence at the Repair Station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues
• Report status, schedules, and risks

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field or equivalent professional work experience
• 5+ years of direct experience evaluating and designing repairs for aircraft structures and components.
• A strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, structures, and systems engineering concepts as applied to aircraft.
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent academic record.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others.
• Ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to company leadership

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering field.
• Prior experience as a Repair Engineer working on helicopters.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM).
• Experience in creating Technical Publications such as Repair Manuals.

Pay Range:$115,000 – $175,000 annually