Engineer

Standard Aero•North Kansas City, KS

About The Position

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
University degree in metallurgy, mechanical, industrial, electrical, or chemical engineering; or equivalent.
Ability to troubleshoot, edit, and modify PLC programs
In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing process engineering environment.
Ability to specify and install PLCs for minor equipment upgrades

Nice To Haves

Familiar with electrical ladder diagrams/prints and experienced electrical control trouble shooting
Experience in specifying and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives
Familiar with robot (ABB) interfaces and integration
Ability to troubleshoot, edit, and modify PLC programs
Familiar with various Human-Machine interface software
Thorough knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.

Responsibilities

Identifies and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance.
Works with the quality department to trend the improvements.
Develops minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction; refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs.
Owns, generates, maintains, and updates repair process instructions, temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), matrix codes, etc. related to repair procedures.
Prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.
Reviews all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view for possibility to develop future engine manual book repairs.
Provides input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation.
In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, executes MRB reviews, addresses and documents NCTs, generates minor discrepancy reports (MDRs), and submits departure record requests for part conditions exceeding engine manual repair limits.
Acts as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
Implements new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
Provides support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed.
Provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
Supports acquisition of manufacturing equipment as required to meet repair implementation objectives.
Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
Develop repair cost estimates