Repair Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Repair Engineer with strong expertise in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes. This role involves assessing damaged aero-engine components, developing and substantiating repair schemes, and supporting component recovery activities throughout the MRO lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and OEM guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate service-induced damage and determine component repairability.
• Lead development and approval of repair schemes for complex component damage.
• Define repair strategies, acceptance limits, and serviceability criteria.
• Develop, review, and approve repair schemes for aero-engine components.
• Perform technical assessments and create repair substantiation using engineering drawings, specifications, repair manuals, and service documentation.
• Support investigation of non-conformances, technical variances, and serviceability issues.
• Collaborate with design, materials, stress, manufacturing, and overhaul teams to resolve complex repair challenges.
• Develop inspection requirements and characteristics matrices for repair processes.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI/FAIR) planning and resolution of dimensional issues
• Define repair implementation strategies including industrialization, tooling requirements, inspection methodology, and shop-floor deployment.
• Develop repair should-cost models and perform cost-benefit assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on repair capability, turn-around time, and cost reduction.
• Support customer discussions, technical reviews, and engineering audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, OEM standards, and aviation safety regulations.

Required Skills

• 2-8 years of experience in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine engine components, materials, and repair methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical publications.
• Experience in damage assessment, serviceability evaluations, repair documentation, and repair development.
• Understanding of Characteristics Matrix development and critical feature identification.
• Ability to review and approve technical documentation and engineering justifications.
• Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.

Nice to Have

• Competent Delegations from OEM's or equivalent aero-engine programs.
• Familiarity with OEM manuals, regulatory compliance (EASA, FAA), and aviation safety standards.
• Experience in component life assessment, reliability analysis, and performance benchmarking.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME).
• Proven experience in aerospace MRO repair processes and technical documentation.