Engineer - TechOps Repair Engineering

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This Engineer position operates within the Delta Tech Ops’ Repair Engineering Organization, focusing on engine/propulsion piece part repairs. This position provides technical support for turbofan engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) activities in one or more areas:
Repair Development, New Product Introduction, Process Engineering, or Engine Production Shop Support.

• Work directly with engine maintenance, engineering team members, and engineering management regarding all aspects of turbofan engine components.
• Evaluate damage conditions on turbofan engine components to develop and substantiate repairs and develop process improvements/solutions.
• Define scope of work for development projects, including equipment, tooling and labor requirements.
• Establish and maintain schedules that achieve defined objectives, including breakdown of tasks and associated resources from conceptualization to industrialization.
• Work directly with OEMs to secure Source-Repair approval for Delta Tech Ops.
• Collaborate with Delta’s SMEs and ODA to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans.
• Perform testing, calculations and industrialization of repair design.
• Organize and/or prepare all relevant reports, drawings, and engineering authorizations for assigned projects.
• Assist in the formulation of business case justifications and bids to bring MRO work into Delta Tech Ops.

• Project management experience; strong relationship management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership attributes, with the ability to influence and gain support via mutual respect.
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles.
• Consistently makes safety and security—of self and others—the priority.
• Compensation and title based upon experience level.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Material Science Engineering from an accredited institution or 5 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years industry experience credited for a Master’s degree, in the listed disciplines.
• 3 years industry experience credited for a PhD in the listed disciplines.
• Experience with the repair or design of gas turbine or turbofan engine components and repair concepts typically used in repair/manufacturing (e.g., machining, welding, heat treatment, brazing, cleaning, plating and coatings).
• Previous Airline, OEM or MRO experience with commercial aircraft engines.
• Familiarity with airline flight operations and support systems, 14 CFR 121 and 14 CFR 145 repair station regulations.
• Six Sigma (GB/BB), Lean Manufacturing, or PMP certification.

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