Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation

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Your Work Matters – And So Do You

At ATS, We Reward Your Contributions With a Well-rounded Compensation Package Designed To Support You Today And Help You Plan For Tomorrow

• Hiring base pay range: $97,000.00 - $144,000.00 plus annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, the Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation provides new product and service development and repair innovation leadership within the component repair teams. This position is focused on developing complex repair solutions for components, supporting Engineering and Operations through guidance and knowledge-sharing. Ensures engineering activities meet FAA, customer, and OEM standards. Emphasizing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, this role provides technical direction to advance repair engineering, ensures compliance, and drives innovation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Fosters a collaborative environment with the engineering and operations teams. Provides mentorship and technical guidance through project phases.
• Provides training and support to engineering and operations staff on repair techniques, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Leads engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of repair and modification projects in advance of maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Plans, reviews, and prioritizes engineering tasks to meet customer timelines, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints.
• Oversees R&D projects focused on innovative repair processes and component enhancements, managing from concept through implementation, with the goals of expanding revenue, reducing costs, and eliminating waste.
• Conducts feasibility studies, risk assessments, business cases, and performance evaluations of new designs and repair concepts.
• Leads the facility Capability Development process and identifies and develops new repair capabilities to expand service offerings, leveraging the latest industry advancements and technologies.
• Develops and substantiates complex repair solutions aligned with FAA, OEM, customer, and ATS Quality standards.
• Analyzes and substantiates complex repair and modification designs using industry-standard practices and adheres to customer, OEM, and other technical data.
• Creates, reviews, and approves engineering designs, repair instructions, and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Develops and approves engineering documents and CAD drawings within authorized signatory level, ensuring they meet compliance and accuracy standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to FAA, EASA, and other regulatory requirements in all engineering documents, drawings, and designs.
• Works closely with contracted and internal DERs and other engineering resources to develop and certify repair designs, supporting FAA 8110-3 approvals.
• Produces and reviews technical investigations, repair instructions, and written accomplishment instructions for component repairs or modifications for new products and services.
• Develops work statements and hour estimates to support project proposals, aligning with strategic business objectives.
• Represents the engineering function in interactions with customers, OEMs, and regulatory authorities, presenting value-based repair solutions and resolving technical issues.
• Leads the facility response to support Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin implementation efforts from a commercial capture perspective.
• Co-leads the facility Cost War Room process and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, to optimize repair processes, reduce material and labor costs, and reduce turnaround time (TAT). Manages follow-on actions from Cost War Room meetings to completion, including PMA, DER, and other cost or lead-time saving opportunities.
  
  

Other Duties

• Provides on-call support and works some alternative shifts to meet project demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Expereince

• Master’s degree in related field of Engineering, with five (5) or more years of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or Bachelor’s degree in related field of Engineering, with eight (8) or more years of relevant aerospace experience, and with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• OEM/MRO component repair/design experience required, including component repair development, FAA certification, repair generation, DER coordination, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Physical Effort And Dexterity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

The full base pay range for this position is $97,000.00 - $144,000.00 annually, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO EMPOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.