Position Type Contract Duration end of 2026
Job Description
Ground Test Repair Engineer
Locations East Lansing MISchedule Onsite and possible travel up to 50 may be required
Pay Rate $72.50/hr
Start Date ASAP
Contract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewal
Keywords test repairengieer Composites Belcans aerospacedefense
Client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test Repair Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine design and operations. Ground Test Division designs manufactures and services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers.
As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment. This includes:
• Decomposing customer requirements • Quoting • Evaluating damage • Designing and developing repair process • Work instruction development • Oversight of repair process execution onsite at PWAA and at customer sites both domestic and international.
You will be responsible for evaluating damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original acceptable conditions. Engage with customers in properly scoping, inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting part arrival on site. Develop project schedule and cost to support quoting all repair jobs. Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs, including engagement with production personnel. Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution. Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations. Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50 may be required depending on the repair work.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements. Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements. Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems. Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Mentor junior designers.
Qualifications
You Must Have
A Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics STEM University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
A Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics STEM Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership execution and proactive mentalities
10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites specifically fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup especially epoxy resin systems
Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures, including OrganicPolymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.
Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
Experience with mechanical design, machining, joints, fasteners, welding in relevant industry positions, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar.
Experience with designing tooling to support repairs, production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI camera optics, X-ray, and others used in aerospace.
Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
Ability to travel up to 50 of the time.
US Passport or ability to acquire US Citizen
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced Degree in Engineering
Computer Aided Design Software experience, Creo, Windchill, or NX
FiberSIM, TeamCenter, Computer Aided Engineering software experience
Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
Documenting repair validation analysis and research
Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability, and quality control
Experience with configuration management
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the worlds most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed.
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