Senior Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX
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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to solve challenges ranging from the simple to the most complex in aviation. Together, we get the job done—and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture support you in building a rewarding career with a team you can count on for the long term.
As a Senior Engineer, you will develop/refine manufacturing processes as new work is introduced, or quality issues identified. Design tooling, develop processes and create work instructions based on Original Equipment Manufacturer Technical data and parameters identified in the setup of operations for the manufacturing process. Will work to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of the outputs of the manufacturing processes.
What You'll Do
- Lead, direct, and oversee the activities, priorities, and performance of the engineering department.
- Develop, implement, and maintain engineering policies, standards, procedures, and best practices that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Developing engine work scopes and troubleshooting plans.
- Participating various MRB (Material Review Board) activitie
- Manage engineering resources and projects to ensure technical excellence, quality, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.
- Assign, coordinate, and review engineering work related to repair, overhaul, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to define requirements, communicate technical solutions, and achieve project objectives.
- Monitor project and operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating engineering processes, technologies, and methodologies to improve business performance.
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development opportunities for engineering team members.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Partner with leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, goals, and organizational initiatives that support StandardAero's growth and long-term success.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or related industrial environment.
- 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing technical or engineering personnel
- 3 years of experience managing engineering projects and/or process improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, manufacturing, or production management systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Desired Skills
- Degree concentration or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional registration, certification, or licensing, if required by applicable regulations.
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, gas turbine engines, or MRO environments.
- Working knowledge of gas turbine engine theory, performance, repair, or overhaul processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
- Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
- Customer-focused with strong business acumen.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
Benefits That Make Life Better
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Learning and Training Opportunities
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or related industrial environment
- 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing technical or engineering personnel
- 3 years of experience managing engineering projects and/or process improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, manufacturing, or production management systems
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Degree concentration or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional registration, certification, or licensing, if required by applicable regulations
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, gas turbine engines, or MRO environments
- Working knowledge of gas turbine engine theory, performance, repair, or overhaul processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and risk management skills
- Customer-focused with strong business acumen
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
