Test Cell Engineer

Honda Aero, Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Aero, Inc. is looking for a quality engineer in Burlington, North Carolina to develop and maintain quality standards for production and MRO operations. This role will require you to ensure compliance with quality standards while also performing testing and inspections on aircraft engine components.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least 5 years of aerospace experience, with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude essential for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical field or applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of aerospace quality assurance experience.
• 2+ years of engine test facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains quality standards for production and maintenance.
• Serves as the primary manufacturing resource for test cell issues.
• Performs inspection and testing to assure continuous quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Strong problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in a technical field

Minimum 5 years aerospace experience

Minimum 2 years engine test experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Metrology tools

Job description

Honda Aero, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is located in Burlington, North Carolina. Its corporate headquarters and jet engine manufacturing operations is adjacent to Burlington-Alamance County Regional Airport. The new plant will serve as the primary production location for engines developed and marketed by GE Honda Aero Engines, LLC (a joint venture between Honda Aero and GE), beginning with the GE Honda HF120 turbofan engine, chosen to power the newest and most advanced product in the business jet market - the HondaJet.

Job Description

• Develops and maintains quality standards and specifications (ATP and calibration procedures) for HAI Production and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) to assure product quality and reliability.
• Plans and coordinates activities designed to ensure assembly, testing, and maintenance of engines are consistent with established quality standards, specifications, and regulations.
• Serves as the primary manufacturing resource for test cell problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement. Performs root‑cause analysis and other problem‑solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements. Creates and implements quality control projects based on findings.
• Performs specific engineering functions, such as inspection, testing and engineering analysis to assure continuous quality over processes and products within the company.
• Serves as the test cell quality engineering specialist for engine testing. Supports engine test team with engineering functions associated with calibration, equipment maintenance, engineering analysis, and final test result judgment.
• Develops and analyzes data associated with assembly, test, MRO, or customer discrepancies to propose quality reliability improvements of finished product. Performs “Perfection Reviews” of finished product prior to shipment. Maintains required customer release agent status.
• Provides Preliminary Review (PR) disposition for nonconforming product.
• Assists in process capability studies, software quality assurance activities, and design of experiments to support process validation.
• Develops, executes and analyzes quality‑reporting measures.
• Assists in the management of calibration and test equipment to traceable standards.
• May compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities.
• Coordinator of all test cell activities, except manpower, to meet production demand.
• Prepares and maintains test operating instructions and MES procedures.
• Performs work order alterations and rework instructions to comply with engine test requirements and allow for work to be performed in the cell.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor degree in a technical field or applicable work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace experience associated with quality assurance of parts and products.
• Minimum of 2 years engine test experience associated with maintaining an engine test facility with final acceptance testing.
• FAA Designated Manufacturing Representative (DMIR) experience is a plus.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of AS9100/FAA quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations.
• Experience implementing and improving quality management systems, writing procedures, preparing quality plans, work instructions and conducting internal and external audits.
• Advanced problem solving experience using root cause analysis. Experience with Preliminary Review (PR) and/or Material Review Board (MRB) authorities.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and software programming aspects of an engine test cell environment.
• Strong knowledge of jet engine design and functional concepts.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and experience implementing lean manufacturing.

Job Related Specific Skills:

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Solid metrology skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout and external to the organization.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.