Repair Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW215: Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC 3001 Staff Dr, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

This Repair Design Engineer (RDE) position is with the Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) Military Repair Group. The RDE is responsible for the development of repairs for military engines. This includes development of the repair concept, writing of the repair, obtaining approvals, and coordination with the end user. The ideal candidate would be expected to take ownership of several concurrently running projects that may include duties such as organizing testing activities, supporting shop floor active production requests, coordinating approvals and technical discussions as well as liaising with internal and external Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Other responsibilities will include leveraging experience to assist newer engineers, as well as coaching and mentoring.  

Participate in a multi-discipline team to establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the OEM parts.

Research operating environments and functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop strategies which will return non conforming parts back to service.

Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs.

Interface with the technical and program management to secure priorities and understand programmatic issues.

Support the Customer in the resolution of field supportability issues.

Ensure repair tasks and shop floor requests are completed to schedule and on budget.

Assist less experienced engineers with their tasks, providing guidance and mentorship.

Represent ASE at various forums with internal and external customers

Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks and assist in process improvements

Assist and Lead audits of repair vendors to confirm  repair methods meet quality standards

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (STEM) or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years prior experience in Engineering, Operations, Overhaul, and/or Program Management in the gas turbine industry.

Knowledge of Gas Turbine components, operation, design, and maintenance.

10% travel

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, plating, plasma spray, welding or brazing.

Direct experience with F135 or F119 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Familiarity with Pratt and Whitney repair technical data.

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What is your Role Type:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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