Capability Development Engineer

Overview

In this role you will drive capability development for aerospace component repair and overhaul, partnering with Operations and Engineering to expand repair solutions and support production in a regulated environment. You will lead NPD/NPI efforts, reverse engineer components, and design tooling to enable scalable capabilities. The work blends hands-on engineering with documentation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational performance. This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge repair solutions within a respected aerospace MRO setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate aircraft components and systems to develop repair/overhaul solutions
• Reverse engineer components to support capability expansion
• Design, analyze, validate, and approve tooling using FMEA/FEA
• Lead and support NPD projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
• Produce engineering documentation (reports, drawings, specifications, analyses)
• Support NPI activities and develop workshop procedures and technical documentation
• Facilitate transfer of new capabilities from Engineering to Operations
• Provide technical Operations support via Engineering Support Tickets
• Maintain and control technical records and compliant documentation
• Design, develop, and improve tooling, fixtures and test equipment
• Apply industrial engineering techniques to establish standard times and identify process improvements
• Support root case investigations and implement corrective actions
• Adhere to QEHS policies and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Engage in Kaizen, GEMBA walks, 5S, and continuous improvement projects
• Support change management initiatives

Key requirements

• Experience in engineering within aerospace, aviation, MRO, or regulated industries
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical aircraft components and assemblies
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, technical documentation and manufacturing processes
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving (FMEA, 8D, 5 Why)
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, test equipment or test rigs
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Fusion 360
• Experience using engineering analysis tools such as FEA
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and quality
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically

• collaborative
• proactive
• strong communication
• Fusion 360 or equivalent CAD
• FEA analysis
• FMEA and problem-solving methodologies

…