MRO Senior Repair Design Engineer; Onsite

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for an MRO Repair Design Engineer to fill a high-impact role focused on delivering repair and overhaul solutions for many of the world’s largest airlines and aviation customers.

In this role, the Repair Design Engineer will drive quality, supply chain, and manufacturing activities to design and approve innovative repairs for aircraft components of metallic and advanced composite construction. The Repair Engineer will engage with shop maintenance to not only troubleshoot and accomplish repairs, but also develop innovative repair techniques that drive down costs and deliver Best-In-Class solutions for our customers.

This position will be on site in Foley, AL.

Apply knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques to the design and substantiation of repairs and or fabrication of repair parts for aircraft components.

Communicate frequently with internal and external customers, mechanics, and leaders to drive status updates, progress, changes, etc.

Resolve design problems of difficult, sometimes complex scope independently which have significant impact to business.

Provide proactive technical support to production groups to meet or exceed external and internal customer requirements.

Develop digital designs for metallic and composite component parts and assemblies for application in aircraft/aerospace products using modeling tools for design.

Develop processes to accomplish the various procedures in the repair and restoration of components.

Support Quality Assurance personnel and Mechanics to facilitate compliance with policy, procedures, and regulations.

Collaborate effectively with a cross functional team and coordinates with external customers.

Creates and improves standard work and utilize lean principles to continuously improve engineering and manufacturing processes.

Typical requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

We Prefer Experience in AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, Solid Works, or any other 3D modeling software.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bill of materials, technical documents, etc.

Substantial knowledge of aircraft materials and fabrication/shop processes.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage in high volume communication with internal and external customers.

Must be able to handle ambiguity and big picture thinking.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where decisions need to be made quickly.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,…