Ground Test Repair Engineer
Job Number: 363339
Category: Mechanical / Mechanical Design
Description: Job Title: Ground Test Repair Engineer
Locations: East Lansing, MI
Schedule: Onsite and possible travel up to 50% may be required
Pay Rate: $72.50/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Contract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewal
Keywords: #test #repairengieer #Composites
Belcan's aerospace/defense client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test Repair
Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine
design and operations. Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and
services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all
three major engine manufacturers.
As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project
lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: a. decomposing customer requirements; b.
quoting; c. evaluating damage; d. designing / developing repair process; e. work instruction
development; f. oversight of repair process execution (onsite at PWAA and at customer
sites both domestic and international). You will be responsible for evaluating damage
from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to
original requirements.
What You Will Do
- Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs
to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
- Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to
quoting / part arrival on site.
customers.
- Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs,
including engagement with production personnel.
customer locations.
- Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the
repair work.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive
improvements.
Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make
decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
- Support program management by developing an engineering project plan,
establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have
- A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or
equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
- A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a
related field and minimum 10 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically:
fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy
resin systems)
- Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures
(ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement,
Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
- Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas
turbines and/or other similar applications.
- Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in
relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
- Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as
locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
- Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic
testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
Qualifications We Prefer
FiberSIM / TeamCenter
Computer Aided Engineering software experience
Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
Documenting repair validation, analysis and research.
Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control
Experience with configuration management
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Location: East Lansing , MI
Minimum Experience (yrs):
Required Education: Not Specified
Salary: 72.50 /hour
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