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;
• c. Evaluating damage;
• d. Designing / developing repair process;
• e. Work instruction development;
• 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.
• Mentor junior designers.

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)
• US Citizen

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.