Propulsion Engineer

Standardaero - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Augusta, GA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

As a Propulsion Engineer at StandardAero, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of turbine engines. This position involves providing technical support to both internal and external customers, addressing product quality issues, and troubleshooting turbine engine performance. You will utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements and repairs, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand flight/product safety critical parts and processes
• Resolve technical problems outside of regular work scope through OEM liaison
• Act as a technical liaison for best practice sharing and OEM communications
• Prepare detailed work instructions for operations personnel outside routine Overhaul & Repair procedures
• Support day-to-day production and provide technical advisement on all aspects to meet technical requirements
• Provide process-related training and analyze methods to meet production requirements and improve quality and efficiency
• Provide technical advice and produce reports on product serviceability, repair summaries, warranty, and failure analysis
• Support implementation of new processes, specify tools and test equipment, and assist in training on overhaul and test methods
• Use statistical analysis for test data trending to maintain product quality and test cell correlation
• Coordinate with external resources for process support, improvement, or repair development
• Coordinate activities between internal and external Engineering and Operations during new repair and process implementations
• Initiate and support minor component repairs as allowed by FAR part 145
• Develop new repairs from engineering data and contribute to repair trials, analyzing and documenting results; propose and perform cost-benefit analyses for new equipment purchases
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art technologies and processes
• Support test cell calibration and maintenance, including correlation with industry standards and OEM requirements
• Monitor and report test cell efficiency in support of modernization efforts with Central Engineering
• Analyze discrepancies in performance/vibration test data sets for incoming and outgoing engine tests
• Support technicians conducting engine on-wing and test cell performance runs, vibration surveys, and fan balance jobs
• Accept or reject engines based on performance data and provide work scope recommendations for corrections and/or improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a support role for turbine engine maintenance
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks according to customer commitments and company objectives
• Understanding of manufacturing methods, shop equipment, and machining processes
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints
• Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments
• Familiarity with gas turbine engine theory and performance analysis
• Strong PC skills
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills
• Physical ability to walk throughout the facility, climb, bend, and lift

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Honeywell propulsion engine and APU products preferred
• Valid FAA A&P license preferred

Benefits

• 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