WH068 Lead Engineer Repair Engineering

Lead Engineer – Repair Engineering

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to design and approve repairs and Allowable Damage Limits
• Work with production engineering to understand design changes and evaluate impact to structure maintainability, repairability, and maintenance manuals (CMM, SRM, AMM)
• Work with engine manufacturers and airframers to support technical issues requiring creativity and ingenuity in expanding product repairs and allowable damage limits
• Communicate with Airline customers for rapid development of technical solutions and work with Airframers, Engine Manufacturers and Suppliers as necessary, to evaluate repair technical data.
• Prepare Repair package to support SRM/CMM repair development for submission to the Type Certificate holder.
• Apply scientific principles to innovate, develop, and implement business improvement solutions
• Comply with the US and country specific export control requirements
• Report into Aftermarket Technical Services manager and help in driving organization’s vision of the best aerospace systems company in the world
• Work with a global and diverse aftermarket team of highly skilled engineers and be at the forefront of driving airline customer experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical engineering with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of developing repairs for metallic and/or composite structures and various inspection methods and common defects
• Technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry.
• Able to communicate findings and make presentations to the original equipment manufacturers (OEM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Nacelle Systems, Authorized Signatory for Nacelle Repairs
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics CRM systems and practices
• Previous experience in Aftermarket customer support engineering organization
• Knowledge of various technical publications such as Structural Repair Manual, Component Maintenance Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.
• Basic knowledge of EASA/FAA requirements and Associated Repair Documentations