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)