• Repair Engineer

    Safran (Plainfield, IN)


    Repair Engineer

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-162297

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Research, design and development

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Customer services and support - Repair design

     

    Job title

     

    Repair Engineer

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Professional, Engineer & Manager

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    As a Repair Engineer within Safran Nacelles Services Americas, MRO station based in Indianapolis, you will be in charge of the Design and the Substantiation of the repairs for Aircraft nacelles components.

    Your Responsabilities:

    • Design repair solutions for damages on composite and metallic parts.

    • Substantiate structural strength of the repair conducting static and fatigue analysis, based on Safran Nacelles existing previous cases and referential guidelines

    • Write associated repair or replacement procedures, and stress notes.

    • Lead the repair cases and obtain the necessary approvals within Safran Nacelles or third parties.

    • Coordinate with shop floor supplier, planner and mechanics the implementation of the repairs.

    • Continuously improve production efficiency and quality to meet key metrics.

    • Collect repair history and work on generic repair solutions to improve future work.

    • Take an active role in the team: 5S, QRQC, continuing improvement.

    • Occasionally act as the Back-Up for the Engineering Manager, providing a technical support to the back office and production department, ensuring minimum time loss.

    Candidate skills & requirements

    • Comfortable with Technical documentation such as maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.

    • Knowledge of composite and metallic structure.

    • Understanding the fundamental methods of static stress analysis, finite elements methods (FEM). (Potential training period in Safran Nacelles France (Normandy) to be provided)

    • Good English writing and speaking level.

    • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Good organizational skills and attention to details

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

    • Positive attitude and agreeable to work with in an office environment

    • Software: MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Etc.

    • Finite Elements Analysis software: MATLAB, Patran, Nastran.

    • 3D Mock-up Design software: CATIA, Fusion, Solidworks.

     

    Annual salary

    TBD

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Indiana

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Plainfield

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 3 years

     

    Additional Languages preferred

     

    English (Fluent)