Job Title: Repair Engineer
Location: Filton UK
Duration: 12 Months
Work Type: Hybrid
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, Client employs over 130,000 people worldwide.
Job Description :
* As a Repair Engineer, your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
* Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft.
* Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions.
Providing Structural Repair Support:
* Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters.
* This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.
* Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar previous cases.
* This ensures the provision of consistent, well-informed support and enhances the efficiency of problem resolution processes.
* Desirable: has or does hold RTE1, RTE2 or RTE3 delegation
* Desirable: A400M experience.
Language Skills:
* Proficiency in English
IT Skills:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Familiarity with client IT tools is advantageous.
Soft Skills:
* Autonomous and rigorous with strong organizational skills.
* Open-minded, positive thinking, and an excellent team player.
* Strong customer orientation, with the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, and provide tailored solutions.
Role requirements
* It is desirable for this role to be performed with a base in Filton Plant, however there is a possibility it can be performed from Broughton if all competencies and abilities can be demonstrated.
* Flexible days shift pattern with a level of hybrid working applicable (minimum 60% / 3 days onsite per week)
About you
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency in aircraft structures (preferably client structures).
* Expertise in aircraft structural repair principles (both metallic and composite).
* In-depth knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
* Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods.
* Knowledge of client drawings & Specifications is a plus.
Design Organization Engagement:
* Actively participating in Design Organization activities by preparing and releasing critical approval documents ensuring that all structural repairs meet stringent regulatory and safety standards.
Customer and Stakeholder Liaison:
* Employing communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external customers & stakeholders
Development of Generic Repair Procedures:
* Assist in creating and refining generic repair procedures based on an in-depth knowledge of recurring structural issues.
* These procedures are designed to streamline repair processes, reduce downtime, and enhance the overall operational efficiency of the client fleet.
* Provide customers with highly efficient and timely structural repair and engineering services, informed by a thorough understanding of fleet operations and structural integrity requirements
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.