Aftermarket Repair Engineer

PDS Tech•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring an Aftermarket Repair Engineer for a 12-month contract in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The role supports production and test operations at an FAA Part 145 Repair Station and focuses on engineering improvements to metrology processes and instrumentation readiness. It is an engineering role, not a technician position, with responsibility for measurement systems, calibration workflows, equipment availability, operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance. The schedule is Monday through Friday on a first shift, 5/40 schedule. The pay rate is $67.92 per hour. The engineer will standardize metrology procedures across dimensional, torque, electrical, pressure, flow, and temperature systems; develop controlled processes for calibration and equipment disposition; analyze equipment failures and lifecycle needs; and use metrics to identify performance and improvement opportunities. The role works with Metrology, Repair Engineering, and Operations, including serving as the technical focal point for SOOT dispositions. The position requires access to information or facilities subject to ITAR and/or EAR restrictions, which may limit access to controlled technologies based on U.S. person status or export licensing. Benefits listed for associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Associates may also be eligible for paid leave required by law and holiday pay where applicable.

Requirements

Associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated proficiency with multi-discipline metrology equipment, including dimensional measurement and gaging tools; torque and load measurement devices; electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters, signal conditioners, and signal generators; and pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation.
Strong understanding of calibration workflows, measurement capability, uncertainty contributors, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to troubleshoot measurement deviations across mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems.
Experience developing, revising, and maintaining controlled technical procedures.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AS9110 MRO documentation and traceability requirements.
Knowledge of ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 principles, including measurement decision risk, Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) evaluation, and guardbanding methodologies.
Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, including uncertainty analysis and method validation.
Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, test-rig environments, or other highly regulated industries.
Background working with complex measurement systems and mission-critical instrumentation.
Proficiency in AS9100 experience and calibration metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

Review, update, and standardize metrology procedures for dimensional, torque, electrical, pressure, flow, and temperature measurement systems.
Develop controlled workflows for calibration, repair, replacement, and escalation processes.
Establish best practices to improve instrumentation readiness and measurement reliability.
Analyze failure modes across mechanical, electrical, and thermal measurement systems.
Implement process controls to minimize unplanned test-rig and production downtime.
Conduct lifecycle assessments and recommend equipment replacements, upgrades, and backup strategies.
Develop and monitor metrics for calibration workloads, overdue gages, equipment health, and lifecycle conditions.
Identify trends and continuous-improvement opportunities to improve measurement-system effectiveness and operational performance.
Partner with Metrology, Repair Engineering, and Operations to address systemic instrumentation and readiness issues.
Serve as the technical focal point for SOOT dispositions.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to improve processes and equipment availability.