Repair Development - Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Repair Development - Mechanical Engineer to support the In-Service Operations of fleets of various Large, Medium, and Small Aero engines. This role involves developing repair solutions for structural and rotating parts of engines, supporting engine overhauls by providing repair solutions to salvage engine components, and conducting In-Service Issue Analysis (Maintenance), Non-conformance Investigation & dispositions. The position also requires technical report writing, developing substantiation for Airworthiness requirements, and developing repair procedures and instructions. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for preparing and modifying Repair & Inspection manuals, incorporating Service Bulletins, Modification Bulletins, Design Alternation Requests, and Repair notes. The role also involves providing input for process, tool, and methodology improvements, ensuring best practices are used throughout the company.
Requirements
- BS or associate degree from an accredited university/college with a minimum of 1+ years of repair engineering experience
- Minimum one year of experience in repair engineering and/or technical writing on Gas turbines/Aero Engines components
- Good hands-on experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools)
- Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, organization & trouble shooting skills
- Proven ability to work well within a team & collaborative environment with different engineering functions and manufacturing shops
- All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or US Person
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of repair source approvals and vendor trial management
- Collaboration with other support functions- design, analysis, fleet, materials, sourcing, and shops to demonstrate repair processes are viable
- Ensure configuration management changes and spares requirements are accounted proactively with sourcing/suppliers
- Sound knowledge of gas turbine engines, engine components and their functions during engine operation
- Knowledge of various failure/ deterioration mechanisms leading to component/ system failures or distress
- Knowledge of various inspection methods including NDT techniques, various manufacturing techniques and their application during component repair
- Familiar with Gas Turbine Materials, Tooling, Protective Treatments, Coatings and Heat Treatments
- Knowledge of Gas Turbine fundamentals, component manufacturing, cleaning, and inspection processes
- Experience in NX, Teamcenter, part drawing reading, preparing repair sketches, and GD&T
Responsibilities
- Support the In-Service Operations of fleets of various Large, Medium, and Small Aero engines
- Development of repair solutions for structural and rotating parts of engines
- Support engine overhaul by providing repair solutions to salvage engine components
- In-Service Issue Analysis (Maintenance), Non-conformance Investigation & dispositions
- Technical Report writing and develop substantiation for the Airworthiness requirements
- Repair procedure Development & writing repair instructions/ preparation and modification of Repair & Inspection manuals to support in service fleet maintenance on Aero-Engine components
- Incorporation of Service Bulletin, Modification Bulletin, Design Alternation Request and Repair notes into the repair manuals
- Provide inputs supporting evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies & ensure best practices are used throughout the company.
Benefits
- Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
