Repair Engineer / Sr. Repair Engineer – Aerospace

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Repair Engineer with strong expertise in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes. This role involves assessing damaged aero-engine components, developing and substantiating repair schemes, and supporting component recovery activities throughout the MRO lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and OEM guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate service-induced damage and determine component repairability.
Lead development and approval of repair schemes for complex component damage.
Define repair strategies, acceptance limits, and serviceability criteria.
Develop, review, and approve repair schemes for aero-engine components.
Perform technical assessments and create repair substantiation using engineering drawings, specifications, repair manuals, and service documentation.
Support investigation of non-conformances, technical variances, and serviceability issues.
Collaborate with design, materials, stress, manufacturing, and overhaul teams to resolve complex repair challenges.
Develop inspection requirements and characteristics matrices for repair processes.
Support First Article Inspection (FAI/FAIR) planning and resolution of dimensional issues
Define repair implementation strategies including industrialization, tooling requirements, inspection methodology, and shop-floor deployment.
Develop repair should-cost models and perform cost-benefit assessments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on repair capability, turn-around time, and cost reduction.
Support customer discussions, technical reviews, and engineering audits.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, OEM standards, and aviation safety regulations.
Required Skills
2-8 years of experience in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
Strong knowledge of gas turbine engine components, materials, and repair methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical publications.
Experience in damage assessment, serviceability evaluations, repair documentation, and repair development.
Understanding of Characteristics Matrix development and critical feature identification.
Ability to review and approve technical documentation and engineering justifications.
Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.
Nice to Have
Competent Delegations from OEM's or equivalent aero-engine programs.
Familiarity with OEM manuals, regulatory compliance (EASA, FAA), and aviation safety standards.
Experience in component life assessment, reliability analysis, and performance benchmarking.
Strong documentation, reporting, and technical writing skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME).
Proven experience in aerospace MRO repair processes and technical documentation.

Work arrangement
Hybrid