Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation

ATS (Aviation Technical Services)•Fort Worth, TX

51d•$97,000 - $144,000

About The Position

With minimal supervision, the Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation provides new product and service development and repair innovation leadership within the component repair teams. This position is focused on developing complex repair solutions for components, supporting Engineering and Operations through guidance and knowledge-sharing. Ensures engineering activities meet FAA, customer, and OEM standards. Emphasizing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, this role provides technical direction to advance repair engineering, ensures compliance, and drives innovation.

Requirements

Master's degree in related field of Engineering, with five (5) or more years of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or Bachelor's degree in related field of Engineering, with eight (8) or more years of relevant aerospace experience, and with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
OEM/MRO component repair/design experience required, including component repair development, FAA certification, repair generation, DER coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Fosters a collaborative environment with the engineering and operations teams. Provides mentorship and technical guidance through project phases.
Provides training and support to engineering and operations staff on repair techniques, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Leads engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of repair and modification projects in advance of maintenance and overhaul activities.
Plans, reviews, and prioritizes engineering tasks to meet customer timelines, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints.
Oversees R&D projects focused on innovative repair processes and component enhancements, managing from concept through implementation, with the goals of expanding revenue, reducing costs, and eliminating waste.
Conducts feasibility studies, risk assessments, business cases, and performance evaluations of new designs and repair concepts.
Leads the facility Capability Development process and identifies and develops new repair capabilities to expand service offerings, leveraging the latest industry advancements and technologies.
Develops and substantiates complex repair solutions aligned with FAA, OEM, customer, and ATS Quality standards.
Analyzes and substantiates complex repair and modification designs using industry-standard practices and adheres to customer, OEM, and other technical data.
Creates, reviews, and approves engineering designs, repair instructions, and technical documentation using CAD software.
Develops and approves engineering documents and CAD drawings within authorized signatory level, ensuring they meet compliance and accuracy standards.
Ensures strict adherence to FAA, EASA, and other regulatory requirements in all engineering documents, drawings, and designs.
Works closely with contracted and internal DERs and other engineering resources to develop and certify repair designs, supporting FAA 8110-3 approvals.
Produces and reviews technical investigations, repair instructions, and written accomplishment instructions for component repairs or modifications for new products and services.
Develops work statements and hour estimates to support project proposals, aligning with strategic business objectives.
Represents the engineering function in interactions with customers, OEMs, and regulatory authorities, presenting value-based repair solutions and resolving technical issues.
Leads the facility response to support Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin implementation efforts from a commercial capture perspective.
Co-leads the facility Cost War Room process and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, to optimize repair processes, reduce material and labor costs, and reduce turnaround time (TAT). Manages follow-on actions from Cost War Room meetings to completion, including PMA, DER, and other cost or lead-time saving opportunities.
Provides on-call support and works some alternative shifts to meet project demands.
Performs other duties as assigned.