Repair Process Engineer (Composite, Bonding and Coating)
- Zurich
- Work experience
- Technical occupations (other)
- Fulltime
- Code: 8616
Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes and components sales business including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission: We safely power your flight.
Your tasks
- Your areas of responsibility will cover Adhesive Bonding, Composite Repairs, Silicone Sealants/Rubbers, Application of organic/inorganic Paint Systems and Dry Lubricant
Define standardized repair processes based on the applicable quality and compliance standards of the OEM (CFM, Pratt & Whitney) - Ensure the quality and compliance requirements of the OEM, Customers and internal standards are met, and support the Operations to achieve these requirements
- Improve implemented repair procedures with state-of-the-art technologies, including experimental verification and compliant documentation of modified procedures
- Evaluate and document use of alternative production materials in collaboration with external suppliers and the OEM
- Conduct continuous improvement of processes under your responsibility (using Safety, Lean, Quality and Engineering tools like Kaizen events, SPC, FPY, OEE and Problem-Solving Methods) resulting in improved safety, quality, delivery and costs for customers
- Provide coaching and training to operations colleagues as needed ensuring best in class manufacturing principles
- Provide support for the industrialization projects according to plan and define mitigations when necessary, support the industrialization of new repairs and renewal of existing repairs
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Repair Engineering, Tooling Engineering and/or Shop Engineering to ensure Safety, Quality Cost and Delivery is not impacted
Your Profile
- Hands on experience in either bonding, sealing or coating applications
- Sound technical understanding of the materials and processes involved therein
- Experience in Aerospace business and legislation is a plus
- Proactive, positive and flexible character with a strong execution mentality and the ability to work autonomously and within teams on complex tasks
- Will to support and coach colleagues from operations in technical aspects
- Experience in project management, lean and quality methodologies
- Scientific/Technical degree MSc or BSc in a relevant field (chemistry, material science, engineering) or equivalent experience in similar industries
- Fluent in English (Level C1), German (Level B1) is an advantage
We offer
- Magdalena Milenic
- Talent Acquisition Specialist