Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Engineer to support their Repair and Test group. The role involves providing engineering support for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace products, specifically propeller systems and associated test equipment, primarily for military platforms. The engineer will manage task assignments, evaluate test rig anomalies, develop new test capabilities, and create engineering work instructions and quality control documents, interacting with various organizational levels and external customers.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and other technical documentation.
- Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) and CAD/CAM software packages (preferably Unigraphics).
- Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes, measurement techniques and Industry 4.0.
- Working experience with continuous improvement tools/programs such as Lean or SixSigma and demonstrated ability to use the tools/programs.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply information from technical manuals and documents as well as other reference material.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement solutions to technical engineering issues with/without supervision or assistance from more senior engineers in the group for difficult and complex problems.
- Review existing repair data, technical drawings, and previous repair history for entire propeller system and components, including interfacing with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
- Troubleshoot and repair complex test equipment, and conduct root cause analysis.
- Source and assist with design of test equipment.
- Provide written technical accomplishment instructions for repairs or modifications to maintenance, customer, and regulatory authorities, including interfacing with the OEM.
- Analyze and substantiate complex repair or modification designs using standard accepted industry practices.
- Produce technical analyses to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, customers, OEM requirements and update and revise technical data in shop procedures when required.
Other
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Working experience in a FAA Repair Station as a Repair Engineer or similar position.
- Experience with SAP and/or Solumina is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply the policies/procedures and special instructions of all customer(s) and the ability to understand and promote the policies/procedures of Collins Aerospace while operating within Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
