Mechanical/Repairs Engineer- Temecula

Overview of the Position:

The Repairs Engineer will oversee the development, documentation, and deployment of FAA / Operator approved repair parts and procedures. The Repairs Engineer has the responsibility and authority to perform assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops repairs for aerospace components (PMA, DER, ERP, OOP)
• Develops and applies creative solutions to all forms of problems including engineering, technology, supply chain, communication, process flow
• Uses standard measurement tools such as a micrometer, caliper, depth gage, thread gage, radius gage, comparator, CMM / Precision Arm to gather dimensional data
• Performs or determines correct material composition / analysis requirements
• Creates 3D CAD models and dimensional data reports from reverse engineering data
• Prepares written procedures for test equipment and test plans, develops or assists with development of test equipment
• Sources appropriate vendors, organizes / executes quote requirements and quotes data
• Manages multiple reverse engineering projects simultaneously
• Creates drawings, reports, data packages to submit for approval to FAA and Customers
• Other duties may be assigned

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, CMMs, customer specifications, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Capacity to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Organized and Detail oriented
• Ability to work with and draw from a variety of materials and technical applications
• Demonstrated design experience of mechanical or electrical components
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Wencor production ERP system (Quantum)
• Strong experience with 3D CAD modeling, with Solid Works experience preferred
• Experience with FAA DER process, FAA certification process of PMA parts, experience with FAA regulatory guidance applicable to PMA parts.

Education /Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• 1-2 years minimum applicable design experience and training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal stakeholders, external customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write documents that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively organize and present information to customers, top management, peers, members of other departments.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to effectively assemble logical and objective data to support a position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.