Composite Repair Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA
| Company | ALTEN Technology USA |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Lansing |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Job Description:
As a Ground Test Composites Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment:
a. Decomposing customer requirements;
b. Quoting;
c. Evaluating damage;
d. Designing / developing repair process;
e. Work instruction development;
f. Oversight of repair process execution.
You will be responsible for evaluating damage from normal operations and developing repairs to restore the assembly or components to original requirements.
What You Will Do:
Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions.
Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting / part arrival on site.
Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs.
Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs,
including engagement with production personnel.
Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution.
Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations.
Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the repair work.
Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements.
Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements.
Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems.
Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives.
Mentor junior designers.
Qualifications You Must Have:
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications.
Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production process
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