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Huish Outdoors

Sustaining Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$97K - $119K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting product brands after release to production. This role receives the complete technical pack and design intent from Product Development and ensures ...

Crenlo Engineered Cabs

Sustaining Engineer

Watertown, SD

$87K - $107K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer supports Crenlo Engineered Cabs Watertown facility, off-highway cab products currently in production by improving safety in manufacturing of current products, support existing ...

Motive Companies

Sustaining Engineer

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$100K - $123K/yr

The Sustaining Production and Service Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Vendors, and Customers, supporting released products ...

Heico

Sustaining Engineer

Chicago, IL

$94K - $116K/yr

We are located on the Northwest side of Chicago and currently have an opening for a Sustaining Engineer. Location: Jefferson Park, IL (Chicago) Shift: 100% ON SITE - 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F Pay: $70,000 ...

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC

Sustaining Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$95K - $117K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for investigation and resolution of engineering issues that arise with our aircraft during manufacture or while aircraft ...

Huish Outdoors LLC

Sustaining Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$96K/yr

The Sustaining Engineer is responsible for supporting product brands after release to production. This role receives the complete technical pack and design intent from Product Development and ensures ...

HEICO

Sustaining Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$94K - $116K/yr

We are located on the Northwest side of Chicago and currently have an opening for a Sustaining Engineer. Location: Jefferson Park, IL (Chicago) Shift: 100% ON SITE - 7:30 am - 4 pm M-F Pay: $70,000 ...

Motive Companies

Sustaining Engineer

Fountain Valley, CA

$100K - $123K/yr

The Sustaining Production and Service Electrical Engineer serves as a key technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Vendors, and Customers, supporting released products ...

Teledyne

Sustaining Engineer

Rancho Cordova, CA

$77K - $103K/yr

Sustaining Engineer - PostExhaust Operations (TWT Manufacturing) Are you passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving product reliability? As a Sustaining Engineer, you will ...

Emerson Group

Sustaining Engineer

Elyria, OH · On-site

$83K - $102K/yr

If you are a Sustaining Engineer professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting and enhancing existing product ...

North Atlantic Industries

Sustaining Engineer

Bohemia, NY · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

As a Sustaining Engineer at North Atlantic Industries (NAI), you support and enhance the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of advanced embedded electronic systems, with a focus on analog and ...

Vertiv Group Corp.

Sustaining Engineer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$88K - $108K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Sustaining Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the Vertiv Americas Services organization by ensuring accurate and efficient parts management within the Oracle ERP system.

Vertiv Co

Sustaining Engineer

Westerville, OH

$88K - $108K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Sustaining Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the Vertiv Americas Services organization by ensuring accurate and efficient parts management within the Oracle ERP system.

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Sustaining Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$107K - $132K/yr

The Senior Sustaining Engineer will be responsible for lifecycle support of commercially released medical instruments and capital equipment for MONARCH Platform. The Senior Sustaining Engineer will ...

Chefman

Sustaining Engineer

Mahwah, NJ

$91K - $112K/yr

About the Role As Chefman grows its portfolio of connected and electromechanical kitchen appliances, we are looking for a highly analytical Sustaining Engineer to take ownership of products post ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustaining engineer in the United States is $103,684.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sustaining Engineer job?

A Sustaining Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving existing products or systems by addressing defects, enhancing performance, and ensuring long-term reliability. They work closely with manufacturing, quality, and support teams to troubleshoot issues, implement design changes, and support product lifecycle management. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving technical challenges in released products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sustaining Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sustaining Engineer, you need strong problem-solving abilities, a background in engineering (often with a bachelor's degree), and practical experience in troubleshooting and maintaining products or systems. Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, quality management systems, and industry-specific software (such as CAD or PLM tools) is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are vital soft skills for quickly addressing issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure quick and effective resolution of technical issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining high product reliability.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Sustaining Engineer?

Sustaining Engineers are primarily responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues in existing products, processes, or systems to ensure continued performance and reliability. Their day-to-day tasks often include investigating customer complaints, implementing engineering changes, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams, and supporting root cause analysis of field failures. Sustaining Engineers also work closely with design, production, and customer support teams, ensuring that corrective actions are effectively communicated and implemented. This role provides exposure to a variety of technical challenges and cross-functional collaboration, making each day dynamic and rewarding.

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Sustaining Engineer

Sustaining Engineer

Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.

Torrance, CA • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Founded in 1973, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., (RHC), is the preeminent manufacturer of civil rotorcraft located in Torrance, California. Robinson has built its reputation on a 50-year history of commitment to providing affordable and quality aircraft with a wide range of applications. We have a strong engineering team; almost 85% of our manufacturing processes, including production of parts and assembly, are done in our Torrance location. We also offer comprehensive overhaul services while rapidly responding to customers' needs; to keep their aircraft flying. Our commitment to our vision of keeping our customers flying has earned RHC a variety of recognition from our customers.
Robinson is an engineering focused organization that provides challenging and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.
The Sustaining Engineer is a member of the engineering team who is responsible for investigation and resolution of engineering issues that arise with our aircraft during manufacture or while aircraft are in service and ensures products meet customer requirements and quality expectations within given timelines and affordability targets.
Responsibilities
  • For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, or specification changes
  • Implements engineering changes to existing designs to address field issues, manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence and qualification, and product improvements
  • Reviews, researches, and conducts analysis leading to disposition of Material Review Records (MRRs)
  • Assists with investigating and addressing Continued Operational Safety items
  • Ensures issues which may affect flight safety are prioritized
  • Propose changes to reduce the occurrence of MRRs
  • Contributes to the content of Service bulletins, Service letters, Kits, and Manuals.
  • Analyzes fleet and individual aircraft data to identify trends allowing for early detection and resolution of quality and service issues
  • Conducts Minor Change projects including designing, developing, integrating, and verifying structures, components, mechanical systems, and assemblies
  • Conduct analysis of loads and stress to inform design decisions
  • Create detail, assembly, and installation design definitions using CAD software
  • Identify, plan, and conduct tests for components, assemblies and aircraft in the laboratory, ground, and flight test environment as necessary to include test planning, conformity, instrumentation, test conduct, data analysis, and issue resolution
  • Validate that designs meet customer expectations, design objectives, and the requirements of 14 CFR Part 27
  • Interface with suppliers to identify solutions to problems, establish requirements, and ensure requirements are satisfied
  • Maintain a presence on the factory floor and repair station to ensure rapid engineering response to issues
  • Report project status, schedules, and risks
  • Develop processes and tools to improve the effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the work

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field or equivalent professional work experience
  • Understanding of civil aircraft certification requirements
  • A strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, structures, and systems engineering concepts as applied to helicopters
  • Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent academic record
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work well with others
  • Ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to company leadership

Desired Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in a related engineering field
  • Previous experience conducting Postproduction, Product Support, and Manufacturing engineering activities
  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or ODA Unit Member (UM)

What can a career at RHC offer you?
We offer our teams members opportunities for professional development, training, and learning. Our performance management system is structured to provide opportunities for career focused development. Our career development is supported with a great tuition reimbursement program.
Compensation & Benefits:
Robinson Helicopter Company offers salary increases twice a year. We offer comprehensive group health plans including medical EPO, PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account, dental, vision and other supplemental plans which begin on the day you begin employment with RHC. Our Supplemental Plans include Voluntary Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance. RHC offers a competitive 401k Plan.
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about quality assurance in manufacturing, and your career goals include working with a dynamic team with exciting products such as helicopters, why not apply; give yourself a chance to speak with our team. Robinson Helicopter Company is known in the industry for its exceptional efficiency in the production and assembly of helicopters. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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