Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
IT Operations
Aircraft Maintenance
Supply Chain Management
TIP
Avionics
Reverse Engineering
Data Analysis
Policy Administration
Destructive Testing
Testing
Product Management
Standard Operating Procedure
Training
Organizational Skills
Optimization
Business Plans
Regulatory Compliance
Repair
Leadership
Failure Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Aerospace
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
IT Management
Machining
Project Management
Process Improvement
Management
Job Details
Description
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Job overview and responsibilities
Shop Overhaul Engineering is responsible for wide variety of projects and support work in UA component and rework/remanufacturing shops including component repairs, robotic programming, avionics, composites, structures, reverse engineering, data analysis and process/policy management. This requires leading a team with extensive multi-functional engineering expertise in material processing, metallurgy, destructive testing of materials, microstructural analysis, chemical testing, product management and component repair processes. Responsible for the ongoing fine tuning of component and equipment Engineering procedures in GMMs, Operation Guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and training information. Responsible for organizing major shop standardization and optimization initiatives for internal component shops throughout the UA system.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they're well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you're ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Job overview and responsibilities
Shop Overhaul Engineering is responsible for wide variety of projects and support work in UA component and rework/remanufacturing shops including component repairs, robotic programming, avionics, composites, structures, reverse engineering, data analysis and process/policy management. This requires leading a team with extensive multi-functional engineering expertise in material processing, metallurgy, destructive testing of materials, microstructural analysis, chemical testing, product management and component repair processes. Responsible for the ongoing fine tuning of component and equipment Engineering procedures in GMMs, Operation Guides, Standard Operating Procedures, and training information. Responsible for organizing major shop standardization and optimization initiatives for internal component shops throughout the UA system.
- Execution of departmental strategy and business plan through direct leadership of engineering personnel
- Provide leadership and direction to assure compliance with regulationsand technical requirements in support of the maintenance, repair and overhaul of engines and engine modules, components, and piece parts.
- Lead engineering team in the development and implementation of product improvements for issues related to the operation, performance, modification, and/or repair of engines, engine modules, components, and piece parts.
- Identify key issues needing to be addressed and assign projects sought at developing product and process improvements.
- Define and measure key performance indicators for engineering services delivery and support to wider United Airlines
- Partner with shop operations to provide clear, focused and achievable technical repair options to improve safety and on-wing time while minimize shop cost and turnaround time.
- Provide leadership for failure analysis and investigations through understanding of failure and distress modes, and execution of root cause analysis and status of operations, highlighting significant events to Director while providing directions to engineering team and product line leaders to ensure divisional objectives are achieved.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, chemical, metallurgical or mechanical)
- 10 years engineering experience in the engine/component maintenance industry with a minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership role
- Broad understanding of engineering technologies including composite materials, material forming processes, metallurgical analysis, high-temperature coating processes and machining, plating, and thermal processing
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree or related experience.
- Project management and process improvement experience.
- Experience with helping facilities adapt to new processes and procedures to optimize aircraft engine and component repairs.
- Experience with curating and managing CAD and CNC data files.
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