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Ground Test Repair Engineer
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Belcan Corporation
East Lansing, MI (In Person)
$150,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Job DescriptionJob Title:
Ground Test Repair EngineerLocations:
East Lansing, MISchedule:
Onsite and possible travel up to 50% may be requiredPay Rate:
$72.50/hrStart Date:
ASAPContract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewalKeywords:
#test #repairengieer #Composites Belcan's aerospace/defense client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test RepairEngineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within enginedesign and operations. Ground Test Division designs, manufactures andservices test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for allthree major engine manufacturers.As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete projectlifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: a. decomposing customer requirements; b.quoting; c. evaluating damage; d. designing / developing repair process; e. work instructiondevelopment; f. oversight of repair process execution (onsite at PWAA and at customersites both domestic and international). You will be responsible for evaluating damagefrom normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components tooriginal requirements. What You Will Do
- Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairsto restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
- Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior toquoting / part arrival on site.
- Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
- Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and externalcustomers.
- Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs,including engagement with production personnel.
- Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
- Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and atcustomer locations.
- Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on therepair work.
- Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
- Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and driveimprovements.
- Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
- Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to makedecisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
- Support program management by developing an engineering project plan,establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
- Mentor junior designers. Qualifications You Must Have
- A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree orequivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
- A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in arelated field and minimum 10 years experience
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
- 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
- Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically:fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxyresin systems)
- Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures(ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement,Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
- Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gasturbines and/or other similar applications.
- Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) inrelevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
- Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such aslocating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
- Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonictesting, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace.
- Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. US Passport (or ability to acquire)
- US Citizen Qualifications We Prefer
- Advanced Degree in Engineering
- Computer Aided Design Software experience: Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX /FiberSIM / TeamCenter
- Computer Aided Engineering software experience
- Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
- Documenting repair validation, analysis and research.
- Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
- Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control
- Experience with configuration management Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises.