Ground Test Repair Engineer

Category: Mechanical / Mechanical Design

Contract

end of 2026+

Job Title:

Ground Test Repair Engineer

Location:

East Lansing, MI

Schedule:

Onsite and possible travel up to 50% may be required

Pay Rate: $72.50/hr

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewal

Keywords: #test #repairengieer #Composites

Belcan’s aerospace/defense client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test Repair Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine design and operations.

Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers.

As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: a. decomposing customer requirements; b. quoting; c. evaluating damage; d. designing/developing repair process; e. work instruction development; f. oversight of repair process execution (onsite at PWAA and at customer sites both domestic and international). You will also evaluate damage from normal operations and develop repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements.

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original/acceptable conditions.
• Engage with customers in properly scoping/inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting/part arrival on site.
• Develop project schedule/cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
• Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs, including engagement with production personnel.
• Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
• Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations.
• Travel to support repair work up to 50% of the time depending on the repair work.
• Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
• Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies.
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
• Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, and objectives.
• Mentor junior designers.

• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years of prior relevant experience.
• STEM Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentality.
• 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience with fiber‑reinforced polymer composites, specifically fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems).
• Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (organic/polymer matrix composites, fiber reinforcement, manufacturing methods, adhesives, surface preparation, etc.).
• Knowledge of composites and bonded structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
• Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar).
• Experience with designing tooling to support repairs/production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids.
• Familiarity with Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X‑ray and others used in aerospace.
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• U.S. Passport (or ability to acquire).
• U.S. Citizen.

• Advanced Degree in Engineering.
• Computer Aided Design Software experience:
  Creo/Windchill (Preferred) or NX/Fiber
  
  SIM/Team…