Process Planning Engineer

Job Title : 

Process Planning Engineer

• Support the Repair Development for aero engine components 

Role Description

Typical Activities expected to be performed by Process Planning Engineer:

• Analyzing part requirements to determine the most efficient manufacturing sequence.
• Selecting appropriate machinery, tools, and equipment for production.
• Developing and documenting comprehensive process plans to ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborating with other teams, such as quality and design, to ensure goals are met.
• Identifying and eliminating waste, defects, and variation in the production process.
• Using tools like process mapping, simulation, and lean manufacturing principles. 
• Drive the creation and refinement of robust repair processes for specific Aero Engine Components.
• Lead the design of essential tooling and inspection aids, and create all required manufacturing documentation (routers, data cards, process instructions).
• Analyse repair requirements to plan the details of facility/machines/consumables required to perform the repairs
• Analyse the cost of facility/machines/consumables 
• Repair business case assessment
• Development of Repair Schemes designs, engine manuals (Cleaning and Inspection chapter), Special Process Manuals, and the Overhaul process.
• Lead all First Article Inspection (FAI) demonstrations, ensuring strict compliance with AS9102, AS13000, and the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM's) specific Supplier Approval Board Review (SABRe) Guideline for suppliers

Essential Skills :

A proactive, energetic individual with:

• In-depth knowledge of gas turbine engines, engine components and their function during engine operation
• In-depth knowledge of working of various engine systems e.g. oil, fuel, air, bleed etc.
• Knowledge of various inspection methods including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques
• Good technical understanding of processes such as heat treatment, thermal spray, glass bead & shot peening, arc welding, Wide Gap brazing, and machining.
• Knowledge of various types of repairs which can be applied to components
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in tool/fixture design for repair
• Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques and their application during component repair. 
• Good hands on experience in using MS Office ( Word, Excel, Power Point and similar tools)
• Experience with Nozzle Guide Vanes and Stator Vanes repair is highly valued.

Desired  Skills:

• Experience in engine assembly/ disassembly and build shop
• Knowledge of Gas Turbine engines and their functioning
• Knowledge on engine component repairs, especially on the special processes 
• Experience working in an MRO shop and exposure to machines and facilities used for repairs

• B.E. (Mech/ Aero)/ AME (Mech)

Experience

• 8 to 10 Years of hands on experience (post qualification) on aeroengines in  Airlines/ Aerospace & Defence or related organizations

Personality Traits Desired: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Global Mindset
• Proactive and able to take initiative and work in a fast paced environment
• Support the culture of Accountability, Change Championship, Team Work and Customer Focus.