Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

StandardAero is centrally located in North Kansas City (PAS Technologies), just off the Hwy 9 Heart of America Bridge and has positions available to fit most every skill set. Our comprehensive training and development program allows our employees to learn skills previously unknown in a safe and rewarding environment. Our employees work in a safe, clean and air-conditioned facility that is focused on the well-being of its employees, customers and products. The typical StandardAero North KC employee stays for over 25 years and has multiple opportunities for advancement as experience is gained and new skills are developed. We work on parts from most military and commercial jets in use today as well as the next generation engines of tomorrow. All we ask is for you to bring your attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to reliability! Come join our team! JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides 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. Essential Functions:

• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions. Competencies / Education
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds on an infrequent basis
• The ability to stand for more than 6 hours in a day
• Implements new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
• Identifies and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance. Works with the quality department to trend the improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret engine manual repair instructions, inspection criteria, and part blue prints.
• Skill sets and capabilities; thermal spray experience, CNC machining, tool and die design/manufacture, CMM programming. Physical Requirements
• Supports acquisition of manufacturing equipment as required to meet repair implementation objectives.
• Acts as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
• Provides support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced and high part volume environment.
• Reviews all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view for possibility to develop future engine manual book repairs.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering preferred, or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed. Provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
• Develops minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction; refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs.
• In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, executes MRB reviews, addresses and documents NCTs, generates minor discrepancy reports (MDRs), and submits departure record requests for part conditions exceeding engine manual repair limits.
• Strong technical writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, and proficient computer skills are a must.
• Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments and gauges.
• Knowledge of gas turbine engine maintenance, theory, and performance.
• Provides input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes (i.e. bonding, metal spray (HVOF & Plasma Spray), welding, machining, heat treatment, non-destructive testing).
• Ability to develop and design tooling/fixtures using 3D modeling software.
• Owns, generates, maintains, and updates repair process instructions, temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), matrix codes, etc. related to repair procedures. Prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.