Ground Test Repair Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in STEM field required
• Advanced Degree in Engineering preferred

Experience Level

• Senior Level – 5+ years required
• 10–15+ years of relevant experience preferred based on degree level

Required Qualifications

• STEM University Degree with minimum 15 years of relevant experience
  OR
• STEM Advanced Degree with minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong project ownership and execution mindset
• Proactive and self-driven attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively
• Experience leading meetings and following up on deliverables

Technical Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with composite manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites:
• • Fiberglass
  • Aramid
  • Carbon prepreg
  • Wet layup processes
  • Epoxy resin systems
• Strong background in:
• • Composite and bonded structures
  • Organic/polymer matrix composites
  • Fiber reinforcement
  • Manufacturing methods
  • Adhesives and surface preparation
• Knowledge of composite applications for:
• • Gas turbines
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Automotive industries
• Experience with mechanical design including:
• • Machining
  • Joints
  • Fasteners
  • Welding
• Experience designing tooling for repairs and production support:
• • Locating fixtures
  • Grinding depth aids
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods:
• • Ultrasonic testing
  • Eddy current
  • FPI
  • Camera optics
  • X-ray
• GD&T experience including tolerance determination
• Experience reviewing and dispositioning nonconforming materials

Key Soft Skills / Attributes

• Strong communicator
• Able to run meetings effectively
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to mentor junior team members
• Customer-facing communication experience preferred

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 50%
• Travel may vary quarter to quarter
• Domestic and international travel required
• Must possess a US Passport or ability to obtain one

Work Authorization

• US Citizen required

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment and develop repair solutions
• Scope and inspect damage conditions with customers
• Develop project schedules and repair cost estimates
• Create repair processes and work instructions
• Support onsite repair execution at customer locations and company facilities
• Develop standard repair procedures
• Support production teams during repairs
• Present technical information to internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and methodologies
• Support program management activities:
• • Work packages
  • Milestones
  • Objectives
• Drive process improvement and Cost of Poor-Quality initiatives

Industry Background Preferred

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Automotive
• Gas turbine applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Engineering Degree
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience preferred

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

Company Description

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.\r\n\r\nZobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.