Production Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical knowledge of new and existing products in engineering associated with the manufacturing process.
What You Will Do
Provides day-to-day production support to assigned processes.
Assists with the creation of matrix routings to manage the flow of materiel throughout the process.
Analyzes, develops and recommends methods to meet production requirements, improve economy and quality, and reduce turn-around-times for products and/or processes with supporting cost analysis.
Establishes, analyzes, and acts upon measures of performance related to processes.
Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies relating to equipment and processes to reduce variation and improve reliability.
Determines the actions necessary to develop new repairs from engineering data.
Contributes to the planning and conduct of repair trials to generate data for new repairs or to support existing repairs. Analyzes and documents the results of repair trials.
Proposes, researches, and performs cost benefit analysis for new equipment purchases.
Coordinates and interacts with the outside resources including contractors, equipment vendors, and supply vendors for process support, improvement, or repair development.
Provides support, technical expertise and experience to the Design Approval Organization (DAO) necessary to make airworthiness engineering decisions.
Remains current with state-of the-art technologies and processes.
Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, metallurgical, or aerospace engineering; or equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.
- In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
- Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing process engineering environment.
Benefits That Make Life Better
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
Paid Time Off starting day one
Bonus opportunities
Health & Dependent Care FSAs
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence Since 1911
With more than a century of proven excellence, StandardAero is a global leader in aerospace MRO services and customized solutions. Our learning-based culture, advancement opportunities, and industry-leading benefits support meaningful and fulfilling careers.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to bring their authentic self to work.
Must meet US Persons requirements per ITAR.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgical, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent
- Authorized to work in the US
- Must meet US Persons requirements per ITAR
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.
