Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Broomfield, CO

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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.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll provide engineering support to the business unit for all aspects of component repair related to development of minor repairs and continuous improvement programs. Ensures compliance to relevant airworthiness and contractual requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain expertise with the manufacturing processes to establish repeatable and efficient output.
• Define production processes including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor applications of new products, tools or equipment
• Develop/design new tooling or processes to improve quality and output of manufacturing operations
• Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices
• Perform cost/benefit analysis of process improvement ideas and make recommendations based on analysis
• Create and organize documentation necessary for new applications, process changes and equipment upgrades
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and Maintenance to help reduce the Cost of Quality (CoQ) and achieve acceptable first pass yields
• Develops minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and material review board (MRBs)
• Owns, generates, maintains, and updates Reworks Process Instruction (RPIs), prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data
• Reviews all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view to applying book repairs, logging scrap rates and costs, and accumulating stock as future-repairable
• Provides input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation
• In compliance with company instructions and executes MRB documentation, NCTs, TODRs, and temporary parts list revisions (TPLRs)
• Manage the implementation of new parts/repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
• Originates, revises & interprets technical drawings.
• Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed; provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
• Supports acquisition of equipment as required to meet implementation objectives. Establishes and monitors equipment safety issues.
• Writes technical reports and proposals; develops work instructions.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Participates in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvement activities within the shop
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or MRO environment

Desired Skills

• Experience in developing and implementing repairs for turbine engine components and/or accessories in an FAA repair station.
• Experience making, setting up, and writing test stands/manuals.
• Specific turbine engine component repair development experience.
• Shop background and have the ability to provide technical instructions and training to inspectors and mechanics.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Target compensation range: $85K - $95K annually

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