San Juan, Puerto Rico

Advanced Staff Engineer

 Job Description:

***Positions posted by El Comeback are done on behalf of companies that we support in their search for candidates.***

Our partner, a global leader in the Aerospace sector is seeking an Advanced Staff Engineer.

The Advanced Staff Engineer Rotating Parts to join the team will lead advanced stress, thermal, and structural analyses while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of engines and spares.
In addition to design and analysis responsibilities, this role will also lead real-time problem-solving activities relative to engine delivery, working proactively to identify and resolve technical issues that could impact delivery schedules and customer commitments. This role will serve as a senior technical authority, mentor and subject matter expert in rotating parts for the section, providing both tactical guidance and hands-on engineering experience.
The ideal candidate is not only knowledgeable and experienced in rotating parts design, but has experience in component manufacturing, assembly, and engine testing.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. This work would include mechanical engineering for all products.
  • Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation
  • Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best
    practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work
  • Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. 
  • Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. 
  • Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations.
  • Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
  • Will lead functional teams or projects and will mentor peers and less experienced engineers. 
  • Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options
    on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in rotating parts design or similar engineering position
  • MRB Certified or equivalent
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Company will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering form an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in rotating parts design or similar engineering position
  • MRB Mentor Certified
  • Expertise in manufacturing high-precision, turbomachinery components
  • Experience with GD&T principles and reading drawings
  • Familiarity with design and analysis tools, such as Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS
    classic
  • Strong oral and written interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze & solve technical producibility challenges with sound documentation, planning & program management skills
  • Ability to independently organize, document, plan and execute simultaneous projects while aligning with business priorities
  • Ability to work effectively in the intersections of design, manufacturing and engine assembly

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  Required Skills:

Management Skills Formulation Analysis Program Management Search Authorization Options Product Management Communication Skills Mechanical Engineering Components Manufacturing Strategy Documentation Testing Planning Design Engineering Business Leadership Communication Management