Production Engineer
Cincinnati, Ohio
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As a Production Engineer, you’ll provide engineering support to the business unit for all aspects of component repair related to development of minor repairs and continuous improvement programs.
What you’ll do:
- Identify and establish improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.), analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance. Work with quality department to trend the improvements.
- Develop minor/major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction; refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs.
- Own, generate, maintain, and update Rework Process Instructions (RPIs), temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), matrix codes, etc. related to repair; prepare production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.
- Review all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view to applying book repairs, logging scrap rates and costs, and accumulating stock as future-repairable.
- Provide input to management pertaining to repair/process implementation.
- In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, execute MRB documentation and NCTs, TODRs and temporary parts list revisions (TPLRs).
- Acts as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
- Implement new repairs/processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
- Perform production capacity planning.
- Originate, revise & interpret technical drawings.
- Provide support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
- Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed; provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
- Support acquisition of equipment as required to meet implementation objectives. Establish and monitor equipment safety issues.
- Write technical reports and proposals; develops work instructions.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carry out special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, or metallurgical engineering; or equivalent.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of gas turbine and accessory design theory, basic machine shop practices, and basic gas turbine metallurgy; familiarity with engine manuals.
- Project management skills
- Through knowledge of aerospace materials and processes
- Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments; ability to interpret drawings (including tolerancing).
- Solid understanding of failure modes and effects analysis.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, or metallurgical engineering, or equivalent
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Working knowledge of gas turbine and accessory design theory
- Basic machine shop practices knowledge
- Basic gas turbine metallurgy knowledge
- Familiarity with engine manuals
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of aerospace materials and processes
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, including tolerancing
- Understanding of failure modes and effects analysis
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
