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Job Title: Ground Test Repair Engineer
Locations: East Lansing, MI
Schedule: Onsite and possible travel up to 50% may be required
Pay Rate: $72.50/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Contract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewal
Keywords: #test #repairengieer #Composites
Belcan's aerospace/defense client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test Repair
Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine
design and operations. Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and
services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all
three major engine manufacturers.
As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project
lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: a. decomposing customer requirements; b.
quoting; c. evaluating damage; d. designing / developing repair process; e. work instruction
development; f. oversight of repair process execution (onsite at PWAA and at customer
sites both domestic and international). You will be responsible for evaluating damage
from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to
original requirements.
What You Will Do
* Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs
to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
* Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to
quoting / part arrival on site.
* Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
* Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external
customers.
* 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 at
customer locations.
* Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the
repair work.
* Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
* Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive
improvements.
* Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
* Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make
decisions 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 or
equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
* A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a
related 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 epoxy
resin 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 gas
turbines and/or other similar applications.
* Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in
relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
* Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as
locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
* Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic
testing, 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. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.
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