Engineer

Engineer | Wellington, Kansas

Description:

We are seeking a detail‑driven and innovative Engineer to support the design, evaluation, overhaul, and continuous improvement of landing gear, flap systems, actuators, and transmission assemblies across narrow‑body, wide‑body, and regional aircraft platforms. This role blends hands‑on engineering, technical data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

 

You will contribute to engineering design, production support, inspection, calibration, and process optimization while developing creative solutions to complex technical challenges in an AAR Component Services facility.

What you will do:

·         Perform engineering work across design, manufacturing, testing, calibration, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

·         Use CAD and computer‑assisted engineering tools to develop and refine technical solutions.

·         Apply established engineering principles to gather, analyze, and interpret technical data.

·         Support less complex or routine engineering assignments while building technical judgment and expertise.

·         Develop and maintain master Bills of Materials (BOMs) for landing gear, flap systems, actuators, and transmission assemblies.

·         Create and update Inspection Condition Reports (ICRs), component drawings, and process routings for overhaul components.

·         Develop and maintain serialized work statements, modification lists, and drawings for repairs, PMA parts, special tools, and harnesses.

·         Conduct receiving inspections of assemblies, reconcile part shortages, and validate configuration accuracy.

·         Review and approve submittal requests from inspection teams and responses from manufacturer DERs.

·         Verify component traceability, life‑limited part (LLP) cycles, and TBO eligibility, report discrepancies between exchange units.

·         Create assembly procedures and approve work statement packages for all assemblies.

·         Inspect final assemblies for configuration accuracy, build level, modifications, and regulatory conformity.

·         Provide AOG, engineering, and technical support to internal departments, purchasing, marketing, and customers.

·         Support special customer requirements, including Engineering Technical Orders and build‑level specifications.

·         Travel to customer sites as needed (less than 15%).

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

***Sign On Bonus Available***

Core Attributes:

·         Commitment to ethics and company values

·         Dependability — meets deadlines, delivers accurate work

·         Motivation & energy — maintains a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset

·         Creativity — proposes innovative ideas and evaluates new technologies

·         Organization — highly detail‑oriented and prepared

·         Initiative — anticipates needs and acts without detailed direction

·         Judgment & decision‑making — evaluates alternatives and recommends sound solutions

·         Teamwork — collaborates effectively across departments

·         Communication — strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

·         Problem‑solving — develops and implements improvements to processes and systems

Year One Critical Success Factors:

·         Two global capability transfer plans fully built and executing, with at least one major capability onloaded at Amsterdam and Thailand.

·         A disciplined budget, schedule, and governance model established, with predictable execution and early risk escalation.

·         Tooling, equipment, and test stand gaps identified and actively being closed, with clear ownership at each site.

·          Sustaining engineering for GP/HS/W stabilized, with no degradation in turnaround time, quality, or customer commitments.

·         Visible cultural alignment across sites, demonstrated by leadership buy‑in, cross‑functional collaboration, and early revenue traction toward the $20M targets

What You’ll Bring:

·         Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or related field with two years of engineering experience; or eight years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Hydraulics experience preferred.

·         Strong knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and disciplined application.

·         Proficiency with CAD tools, engineering software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·         Ability to manage and interpret large volumes of technical and planning data.

Experience working in an MRO, aerospace, or manufacturing environment preferred