Date:
Job Category: Engineering
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Title: Repair Development Engineer
About Chromalloy:
Chromalloy is a global supplier of advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and land-based applications and repairs. The company refurbishes and manufactures engine components, and designs and manufactures FAA-approved replacement parts for
aircraft engines that are certified to meet or exceed the performance, reliability and durability specifications of original equipment manufacturer parts. In support of land-based vehicles, Chromalloy employs identical engineering disciplines used to produce its FAA-certified parts. Chromalloy serves commercial, military and industrial turbine engine operators worldwide.
Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.
Description:
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a opening to join our Engineering organization.
Day to Day:
A Repair Development Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of new repairs and new components at Chromalloy Component Services, Inc. (CCS), including the creation and documentation of all required processes and procedures used to disassemble, assemble, inspect, repair, test and manufacture the affected components.
What you will do:
- Work safely following all health, safety and environmental rules and policies.
- With a positive attitude, demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in a team environment that promotes the company’s goals and objectives.
- Ability to solve problems using appropriate critical thinking skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Continually look for ways to increase efficiency and productivity while maintaining the required level of quality.
- Support CCS’s Business Development Group with technical communication required between CCS and its customers.
- Develop technical relationships with CCS’s customers so as to a) identify additional business opportunities for CCS and b) support the resolution of any technical conflicts that may arise during contract / purchase order execution; plan and coordinate customer visits from a technical support standpoint as required to do so.
- Review technical information as required in support of new repair development and implementation projects.
- Review customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are communicated to and included in CCS’s new repair development and implementation plans.
- Develop Repair Justifications and Quote forms (Form ENG023) in support of new repair development and implementation projects.
- Develop capital requests for tooling and equipment required in support of new repair development and implementation projects.
- Develop internal and external reports identifying the status of repair development and implementation projects on a timely basis.
- Interact with process planners, production planners, operations support and customer service / marketing personnel to ensure the planned work reflects the technical requirements requested by CCS’s customers.
- Develop job planning documents defining in detail the operations to be performed through engineering instructions, drawings and process instructions for all repairs developed by CCS.
- Define and conduct all tests required to substantiate new repairs developed by CCS.
- Oversee the design of any tooling and fixtures in support of new repairs developed by CCS.
- Support CCS’s initiatives in the identification and resolution of problems, loss reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Exercise individual initiative, discretion and judgment to confer with the appropriate parties regarding any noticed or perceived internal issues.
- Support the Engineering Department in creating, documenting, developing and implementing procedures to process new repairs and components in compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 and/or any other applicable Code of Federal Regulations, manufacturer's specifications, customer specifications and other requirements as applicable.
- Understand and implement the policies set forth in the several manuals and procedures available at CCS, to include but not limited to Repair Station and Quality Manual (RSQM), EASA Supplement to RSQM, Quality Systems Manual, Quality Procedures, Safety Procedures, and Training Program Manual.
- Understand and implement the applicable civil aviation regulations as defined by the appropriate regulatory bodies (e.g., Government, FAA, EASA, JCAB, CAAC, etc) as required in support of CCS’s repair development and implementation programs.
- Advise the Director of Engineering when there is a need to revise any engineering, inspection or production practices or procedures.
- Participate in the First Article Inspection Review (FAIR) associated with CCS’s repair development and implementation programs in accordance with internal and/or customer requirements.
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Assist in training and qualification of engineering personnel with regards to CCS’s repair development and implementation programs and provide technical direction to those performing the production work on site so as to ensure that the instructions are properly interpreted and the quality requirements are met.
What you need to succeed:
- College degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
- Must have prior experience developing aircraft turbine engineapproved directly by OEM's (GE; Pratt & Whitney; Rolls Royce) and/or by FAA/DERs
- Exhibit excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors and management personnel, displaying an attitude that promotes teamwork and cooperation between the various internal departments.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
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Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.
Perform duties of a lower classification as workload dictates.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Engineering -
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and Access desired but not mandatory. - Strong computer skills using Pro/Engineer (preferred platform) or SolidWorks.
- Experience with light scanning (GOM ATOS preferred) desired but not mandatory.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
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Ability to perform complex engineering calculations using advanced mathematical functions (derivatives, integrals, etc).
Additional Information:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform his/her essential functions.
- Occasionally: Sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly: Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Frequently: Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms.
- Use hands to type, handle, or feel. Close vision, distance vision, color vision, focus adjustment. Initial and annual hearing and vision exams must be successfully passed.
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform his/her essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical parts, silver sure, photographic safe light, radiation, black light, liquid penetrant, acetone and water. The employee may also occasionally be exposed to moderate cold and moderate heat. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Limitless Opportunities
Chromalloy has big plans for the future, just like you. We recognize that it takes planning and hard work to get there. So we offer challenging
assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.
Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.
Apply only for positions for which you are qualified. If your work experience, skills and background are incompatible with the requirements of the job, you will not be considered for it.
Chromalloy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify.
Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements. These additional items are required for the company to comply with various laws and regulatory rules.
Apply only for positions for which you are qualified. If your work experience, skills and background are incompatible with the requirements of the job, you will not be considered for it.
Chromalloy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Chromalloy participates in E-Verify.
