Special Process Engineer, Cleaning Paint/Seal, Plating - Standard Aero
San Antonio, TX
About the Job
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
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.
As a Special Process Engineer Paint seal and adhesive your will 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.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for team response on flight/product safety critical parts and processes
- Liaison with Enterprise Manufacturing sites regarding component repairs, inspection and compliance
- Drive best practice and business improvement opportunities through an Enterprise Network of Aerospace Professionals.
- Focal for multi-discipline OEM technical reviews, CAR actions
- Focal for Repair Development project executions
- Focal for Process Engineering Enterprise project support / compliance audits.
- Support special projects which may involve travel.
Process Control and Improvement
- Analyzes, develops and recommends methods to meet production requirements, improve economy and quality, and reduce turn-around-times for products and/or processes with supporting cost analysis.
- Establishes, analyzes, and acts upon measures of performance related to processes.
- Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies relating to equipment and processes to reduce variation and improve reliability.
- Coordinates and interacts with the outside resources including contractors, equipment vendors, and supply vendors for process support, improvement, or repair development.
- Remains current with state-of the-art technologies and processes.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out special projects as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- University degree in Chemistry, mechanical or chemical engineering; or equivalent.
- Degree in Materials Engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to develop a business case proposal for new productivity improvement technologies working with Operations and contractors for justifications, budget & timeline
- Ability to prepare a Technical Specification and Cost Benefit Analysis for procurement of capital equipment. Liaises with management in the procurement process
- Ability to define a plan for local Engineering to approve MRO repairs and equipment to Airworthiness Requirements
- Experience in a leadership position
- Experience developing repairs with Aerospace OEM
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Effectively communicate in a professional manner
- Effective at planning, team building, performing analytical evaluations, & decision making
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of 14 CFR 21, 43, 45, 121, 145 and Industry standards (AC7108, AC7109, AC7200, etc) for Chemical Process - Stripping, Cleaning, Plating, Painting and Sealants
- Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of company process, company instruction and rework process instruction manuals.
- Thorough knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.
- Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing process engineering 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.
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 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.