Design Engineer

Location: Wilmington, OH (fully on-site)

The Aircraft Design Engineer is responsible for developing aircraft repairs and modifications, performing engineering analyses, and providing technical substantiation to support regulatory approvals. This role serves as a key technical resource for certification projects, customer initiatives, and internal operational departments. The position requires expertise in engineering documentation, project management, customer engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Design and develop aircraft repairs, alterations, and modifications in accordance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare substantiating data to support certification and approval processes.
• Create, review, and maintain engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Provide technical support for certification activities, customer projects, and airline engineering initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Component Repair & Overhaul, Heavy Maintenance, and Line Maintenance, to develop practical and compliant engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring schedules, budgets, and deliverables are achieved.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing technical guidance and project updates.
• Provide occasional on‑call support for operational issues and project‑related activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; OR
• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an airline, OEM, or MRO environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar CAD/drafting software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with FAA and EASA Airworthiness Directives and Boeing/Airbus Service Bulletins.
• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) designation.
• Previous management experience or formal leadership training.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 135, and 145.
• Experience with process automation, software development, or computer programming.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to sit, stand, or work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl in aircraft maintenance environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and hearing protection.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.