Senior Repair Engineer - One-Off Repair

RTX•Chula Vista, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Repair Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. In this role, you will independently resolve complex customer inquiries and issues to meet and exceed customer service levels. You will design and approve complex structural repairs, ensuring compliance with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements, while minimizing aircraft downtime. This position works primarily onsite and may occasionally require weekend or holiday support as needed. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
Experience in development of aircraft metallic and/or composite repairs.
Knowledge in technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry.
Experience in development of aircraft metallic and/or composite repairs
Knowledge in technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry.
Ability to communicate well with internal and external customers and be driven to achieve customer satisfaction.
Ability to serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on complex technical issues.
Ability to work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management personnel.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with time-constraint handling multiple repair tasks
Excellent technical writing and PC skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting MRB, MRO, or field repair environments.
Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to manage complex technical issues and deliver timely customer-focused solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
Proficiency with standard engineering tools and software such as MS Office, CATIA V and FiberSim skills.
Detailed understanding of nacelle systems.
Familiarity with specialty manufacturing processes for aerospace components.

Responsibilities

Independently design and approve complex repairs and provide technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that comply with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements.
Manage multiple complex customer inquiries (repairs) and lead cross-functional teams to resolve customer requests efficiently and effectively.
Take ownership of situations and proactively drive resolution of customer inquiries to ensure team and program goals are met.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, serving as a technical expert within the organization.
Lead initiatives and make recommendations to management to improve turnaround times, enhance customer experience, and strengthen communication and documentation to improve service levels, in collaboration with other functional groups.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!