Lead MRB Engineer

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

As the Lead MRB Engineer, you will work in the MRB/Repairs Group and create repair dispositions and coordinate structural analysis activities to substantiate product non-conformances and field repairs under the direction and oversight of the designated Senior Engineers. You will also need to lead, coordinate activities of junior engineers from MRAS and global teams. As the Liaison Engineer, you will assure compliance to; ST Engineering, Customer, and Regulatory Agency requirements.  This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop technical skills in a growing aviation business.

What YOU will do

• Prepare repair dispositions and structural analysis studies for non-conforming or damaged Nacelle hardware to support new deliveries and in-service products.
• Support daily meetings with Internal Stakeholders (i.e. operations, quality, engineering, suppliers, etc.) to establish agreed priorities and communicate status and closure plans.
• Identify, create, and substantiate standard repairs.
• Participate in Corrective Action board meetings to identify and implement root cause and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Contribute to Customer Structural Repair Manuals.
• Support and contribute to growing data analytics projects within the MRB and Repairs Sub-Section.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers and lead MRB activities for critical production programs.

What YOU must bring to Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, aerospace or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of experience with Aircraft or Aerostructure repairs
• Ability to assess issues under pressure and address collaboratively with team members of varying degrees of technical expertise
• Strong technical writing skills to develop clear and concise engineering documentation
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic with willingness to occasionally provide late night or weekend engineering support
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T symbols and requirements

Desired Characteristics

• 10 years of Experience with Aircraft or Aerostructure repairs
• Previous Material Review Board (MRB) Authority
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment for composite layups, metal machining, assembly, and other manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with the MRB (Material Review Board) process for aircraft structures
• Educational training in structural analysis fundamentals, finite element analysis, and classical hand analysis approaches for composite and metallic structures
• Experience with the FE tools such as PATRAN / NASTRAN, ANSYS, HYPERMESH, and/or ABAQUS
• Experience with 3D Modeling Software such as CATIA V5 or V6
• Experience with PLM software such as ENOVIA
• Advanced Technical Degree

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

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