The Engineering Associate will review product specifications for new/existing products and services, and prepares support plan in accordance with customer/market requirements and FAA/OEM standards. Key Responsibilities • Develops test methodologies, standard/customized equipment specifications and parts provisioning plan to support production requirements. • Maintains and builds test equipment for instrument repair. • Support the engineering requirements of production operations, customers and supply chain. Train repair technicians in function and use of new test equipment and development of testing standards and procedures. • Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. • Applies and uses independent evaluation to selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. • Comprehension and utilization of computer aided design software. • Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods. • Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations. • Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes. • Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness. • Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes. • Interface with tooling vendors and purchasing to produce a quality tool/die at a competitive price. • Conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. • Applies and uses independent evaluation to selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. • Other duties may be assigned. • Ability to coordinate and work well with other departments and individuals within organization. Abilities & Qualification • Have strong team orientation. • Competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. • Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills • Strong analytical skills, and the ability to summarize data and trends clearly • Ability to work overtime, shift/weekends when needed. • Knowledge of the aviation industry and airline MRO • Strong software development/engineering skills • Creative problem solving and experimental design • Experience with of CAD software Abilities & Qualification Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; at least 5-7 year of continuous professional experience in manufacturing / aerospace engineering field; or equivalent combination of education and hands on experience equivalent to 7-10 years of relevant engineering experience