Repair Engineer (Aerospace)

ALTEN Technology USA; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer to lead end-to-end repairs of ground test equipment. You will decompose requirements, quote, and oversee repair execution, ensuring restored assemblies meet original specs.

Role involves evaluating damage, scoping with customers, developing schedules and costs, and producing repair instructions; travel up to 50% will be required.

Qualifications

• STEM degree and minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• STEM advanced degree with minimum 10 years experience.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mind-set.
• 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites (fiberglass, aramid, carbon prepreg) and epoxy resin systems.
• Comprehensive experience in advanced composites and bonded structures.
• Knowledge of composites and bonded structures applications for gas turbines or similar.
• Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding).
• Experience with designing tooling to support repairs/production processes.
• Familiarity with NDT techniques, GD&T, and ability to travel up to 50%.
• US Passport or ability to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore parts to original conditions.
• Engage with customers to scope/inspect damage conditions prior to quoting/part arrival on site.
• Develop project schedule/cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
• Communicate and present technically 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 repairs at our facility and at customer locations.
• Travel up to 50% may be required.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
• Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality improvements and drive process changes.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
• Use sound engineering judgment, data analysis to make decisions.
• Support program management by developing an engineering project plan and milestones.

Skills

Problem solving

Project ownership

Data analysis

Technical presentations

Travel readiness

Education

STEM bachelor’s degree

STEM advanced degree

Tools

Creo/Windchill

NX

FiberSIM

TeamCenter

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Role Overview

Job Description:

• As a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment:
• a. Decomposing customer requirements;
• b. Quoting;
• f. Oversight of repair process execution.
• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. US Passport (or ability to acquire)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.