Senior Engineer - TechOps Repair Engineering

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer in Atlanta to support turbofan engine MRO activities within TechOps Repair Engineering.

You will translate initiatives into action, prioritize work with limited guidance, and lead repair development, process engineering, and production shop support for engine components. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing or Materials, with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong project management, leadership, and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong project management, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Leadership with ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent and US work authorization.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering teams, and management to develop repair and process solutions for turbofan engine components.
• Evaluate damage conditions to develop repairs and implement process improvements.
• Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements.
• Establish schedules and allocate resources from conceptualization to industrialization.
• Collaborate with OEMs to secure Source-Repair approval for Delta TechOps.
• Develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans with SMEs and ODA.
• Direct engineering teams to perform testing, calculations and industrialization of repairs.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for projects.
• Contribute to business case justifications and bids for MRO work.
• Mentor lesser experienced engineers.

Skills

Project management experience

Relationship management

Strong communication skills

Leadership attributes

Multi-tasking abilities

Analytical and time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

This SrEngineer position operates within the Delta TechOps’ Repair EngineeringOrganization. This position providestechnical support for turbofan engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul)activities in one or more areas; Repair Development, New Product Introduction,Process Engineering, or Engine Production Shop Support. Successful applicants for this position willneed to translate initiatives into actions and use intra-departmental goals toprioritize work with limited guidance.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering teammembers, and engineering management to develop repair and process solutions forturbofan engine components

• Evaluate damage conditions on turbofan engine componentsto develop and substantiate repairs and implement processimprovements/solutions

• Define scope of work for development projects, includingequipment, tooling and labor requirements

• Establish and maintain schedules that achieve definedobjectives, including breakdown of tasks and associated resources fromconceptualization to industrialization

• Work directly with OEMs to secure Source-Repair approvalfor Delta TechOps

• Collaborate with Delta’s SMEs and ODA to developsubstantiation and regulatory compliance plans

• Direct engineering team members to perform testing,calculations and industrialization of repair design

• Organize and/or prepare all relevant reports, drawings,and engineering authorizations for assigned projects

• Assist in the formulation of business case justificationsand bids to bring to MRO work into Delta TechOps

• Engage in the development of lesser experienced engineers

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical,Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institutionwith 3 years or more of relevant industry experience

• Project management experience; strong relationshipmanagement skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills;multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizationaland time management skills

• Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to influence andgain support via mutual respect

• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles

• Consistently makes safety and security, of self andothers, the priority

• Compensation and title based upon experience level

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self,others, and personal data.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high schoolequivalency.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to workin the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• An advanced degree Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical,Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accreditedinstitution with 5+ years or more of relevant industry experience

• 2 years industry experience credited for a Master’sdegree, in the listed disciplines

• 3 years industry experience credited for a PHD in thelisted disciplines

• Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofanengine components and repair concepts typically used in repair/manufacturing(e.g. machining, welding, heat treatment, brazing, cleaning, plating andcoatings)

• Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercialaircraft engines

• Familiarity with airline flight operations and supportsystems, 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations

• Six Sigma (GB/BB), Lean Manufacturing, or PMPcertification

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

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