Repair Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a Repair Engineer on behalf of my client based in Wales. My client is a leading aerospace company, seeking an experienced Repair Engineer who will be required to provide a high level of support to the workshop and design repair schemes under their EASA/ UK CAA 145 and UK CAA Part 21J approval. As the Repair Engineer, you will be familiar with aircraft engine nacelles, composite materials, repair design practices and procedures, and have a sound understanding of aerospace repair processes.

Role: Repair Engineer

Salary: Upon application

Location: Wales

Shift Pattern: Monday- Friday 37.5 Hours a Week

Responsibilities:

1. You will work with the operational teams and mechanics on the shop floor assessing aircraft damage to determine structurally acceptable and cost-effective repair schemes for a wide variety of aerospace component defects, including metallic and composite to a standard that satisfies EASA/UKCAA requirements.
2. You will consult with OEM's regulatory bodies and/or vendors on technical issues.
3. Identify and source materials.
4. You will be expected to support the production workshops and other support departments on all technical issues.
5. Carry out stress analysis in support of the repair approval process.
6. Produce technical reports of modules/components as required by the customer.
7. Provide full technical support to production teams using sound material and process knowledge.
8. Provide input into the business for process and technological improvements.
9. Carry out damage investigations and compile reports.
10. To continually drive towards new repair procedures that will reduce costs and turn-times.
11. Manage the introduction of new products.
12. You will be required to attend and pass the Boeing part 1 Structural Repair course, and any other relevant courses as needed.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

1. Full rights to live and work in the UK required upon application.
2. Aerospace background with a minimum of HNC or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline/degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering.
3. Ideally, you will have 5 years' experience within the aerospace industry and a repair design background, but would consider 3 years.
4. Proven record of producing solutions to challenging engineering projects.
5. Must be able to interpret technical documentation provided from several different sources and convert for use with the business.
6. Should be computer literate with the ability to draw basic engineering drawings using CATIA, or similar packages such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
7. Possess good interpersonal skills to interact with other people, internally and externally and able to provide a high standard of both written and oral communication to all levels of the business whether formal or informal.
8. Must be able to work on own initiative, with a minimum of supervision as well as work well as part of a team.
9. Must be able to work well in a busy environment and able to set and manage multiple priorities working to set targets.
10. Ability to travel without restrictions as and when required for business needs.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation.

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