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Explore a career where you’re challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You’ll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.

Design, test, and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You’ll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards.

The Power Plant Engineer supports StandardAero maintain, repair and overhaul the Rolls-Royce RB211 engines as a 145 Repair Station. As a Power Plant Engineer, you will focus on shop support, customer technical support, engine repair instructions, scrap material review, development of minor repairs and continuous improvement programs, while ensuring compliance to relevant airworthiness and contractual requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and establishes improvement programs using root cause analysis, 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 quality department to trend the improvements.
• Develop 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.
• Own, generate, maintain, and update temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs) related to repair and maintenance instructions; prepares production routings and detailed work instructions based on approved data.
• Provide input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation.
• In compliance with company instructions and the DAO, execute MRB documentation and NCTs, TODRs and temporary parts list revisions (TPLRs).
• Act as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
• Implement new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
• Perform production capacity planning.
• Originate, revise & interpret technical drawings.
• Provide 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.
• Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed; provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
• Support acquisition of equipment as required to meet implementation objectives.  Establishes and monitors equipment safety issues.
• Write technical reports and proposals; develops work instructions.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carry out other projects as assigned.

Education Requirements 

• University degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, or metallurgical engineering; or equivalent from an ABET accredited four-year college or university.

Position Requirements     

• 1- 5 years industry experience 
• Must have US Person status, per ITAR & EAR requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Effective communicator, planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of failure modes and effects analysis.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine/accessory design theory, basic machine shop practices, and basic gas turbine metallurgy; familiarity with engine manuals.
• Working knowledge of Rolls-Royce RB211-535 or other large commercial aircraft engine preferred.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments; ability to interpret drawings (including tolerancing).
• Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment.
• Basic knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR as it applies to maintenance, repair and overhaul.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

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

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.