Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation

We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

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 - $ 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…