Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I ​

Code - STPPE

We Shape the Future of Aviation - one in three planes flies with MTU technology.  We work hard to keep growing – not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come.  Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.

MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment.  We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off. MTU AENA employees drive their own success in an environment that recognizes diversity and celebrates achievements.

The Senior Technical Engineer I reports to the Powerplant Engineering Manager and is responsible for the creation, maintenance, distribution and storage of PPE technical documents necessary for gas turbine engine overhauls performed on customer aircraft fleets. He/she will work with Fleet Technical Managers to provide technical documentation, which optimizes management of Fleet Management Program (FMP) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contracts thru minimization of expenditures and improving engine maintenance interval/reliability.

Essential Functions: 

  • Responsible for managing shop visits of engines that are under FMP, Fixed Price Agreement, and Maintenance Cost Guarantees to ensure cost targets are met while also maintaining safety of flight
  • Build relationships with  Resident Center Managers and Local PPEs located all over the world to discuss status of all Work In Process (WIP) shop visits within scope of responsibility
  • Manage routine Full Interval Visits (FIV) and work with regional team on special visits due to fleet-wide or individual engine events
  • Participate in and support engine shop visit cost discussions of fleet by providing inputs to both Fleet Managers and Engine Services Finance at P&W
  • Work with outsourcing teams to manage workscopes for fleet

Competencies:

 

  • Ability to communicate technical information with awareness of audience
  • Strong sense of urgency to take timely actions in the  best interest of team and organization
  • Possess the strategic perspective to consider the implication of information, decisions and actions beyond immediate team/department
  • Display a drive for self-improvement by actively seeking feedback;  propose ideas for own development

Requirements for this position include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in relevant field
  • 5-12+ years of related engineering experience
  • Engine part knowledge or shop experience preferred
  • Sound understanding of concepts, methods and procedures within discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to drive tasks to completion
  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
  • Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship

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Ready to give your career a boost? Send us your complete application by listing your earliest possible start date.  We look forward to getting to know you. 

 

 

MTU AENA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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