MTU Maintenance Dallas is part of the worlds largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines with over 80 years of experience in the design development and production of jet engine components modules and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4000 employees with over 35 years of experience in the MRO market.

MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30 commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18000 shop visits for over 1400 customers worldwide. Within this Global network MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.

Process and Tool Engineer

As a Process & Tool Engineer in aircraft engine maintenance repair and overhaul you play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency reliability and compliance of engine assembly and disassembly operations. You lead the development and continuous improvement of maintenance processes integrating OEM data engineering insights and advanced tooling strategies to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
Your work directly supports production teams by resolving operational disruptions and implementing sustainable corrective actions. You define and manage tooling and equipment specifications champion automation and digitalization initiatives and collaborate across engineering and quality functions to validate process alternatives. Your contributions enhance maintenance quality reduce operational costs and support long-term fleet reliability.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead technical oversight of engine assembly and disassembly processes including tooling requirements and lifecycle management.
• Develop and optimize innovative manufacturing processes balancing technical feasibility cost-effectiveness and long-term stability.
• Provide expert support to production teams during operational disruptions implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Define specifications for tools and machinery and manage their lifecycle to ensure operational efficiency.
• Continuously improve work plans and integrate updates based on OEM data and engineering insights.
• Collaborate closely with Quality and Powerplant Engineering to validate and document process alternatives.
• Champion digitalization and automation initiatives to enhance engineering workflows and production capabilities.
• Participate in internal and external audits applying MTU quality methodologies to drive process excellence.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace Manufacturing Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in manufacturing or process engineering within the civil aviation sector.
• Familiarity with AI applications and RPA tools in industrial engineering contexts.
• Hands-on project experience in automating assembly processes is desirable.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with international teams.
• Advanced skills in MS Office & SAP required CAD beneficial.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to complex technical challenges.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k withemployer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Passport and renewal compliance and TSA reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

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