Maintenance Engineer at Sonaca North America – St. Charles, Missouri

Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: St. Charles, MO (Corporate)

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R0014216

Description:

WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America (SNA) is a world-class leader in designing, building and manufacturing aerospace structures, systems and components for commercial, business, regional, and military aerospace customers.

We employ experts throughout the United States and the rest of the world in the field of Machining, Sheet and Metal Fabrication, Processing and Assembly enabling our employees to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities for career growth within our organization.

Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Engineer is a highly skilled, detailed oriented and experienced specialist that plays a crucial role to ensure that our specialized machinery and equipment operate safely, efficiently and reliable.

They are responsible to assure adequate preventative maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot, repair mechanical, electrical, control and hydraulic faults while ensuring minimum downtime and maximizing reliability. They also participate in equipment installation and improvement projects.

Key responsibilities include defining maintenance and improvement plans, planning maintenance schedules planning, assigning and supervising maintenance technicians, and coordination with operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Ensures the safe seamless operation and longevity of equipment and systems, by developing and implementing preventative maintenance strategies to minimize unexpected breakdown and optimize reliability, yet efficiently.
• Assure regular inspection and condition checks, to identify potential issues early through diligent oversight and execution (Schedule)
• Support teams to efficiently diagnose, repair and test the equipment to ensure proper operational functionality enabling the manufacturing of high accuracy aerospace parts
• Assures that unscheduled repairs are executed in a minimum timeframe assuring highest technical availability of equipment.
• Support development of maintenance schedules, equipment projects to enhance reliability and cost
• Ensure that all equipment and facilities comply with health, safety and industrial regulations (like lockout/tagout,)
• Coordinate and supervise external vendors and contractors for specialized reviews, repairs and modifications.
• Assures documentation on maintenance and equipment performance, detailed logs on repairs and modifications
• Maintains logistic and purchasing oversight, including warehousing
• Oversee the removal and installation of equipment and machines
• Coordinates with manufacturing / operations on maintenance slots.
• Train staff on asset maintenance procedures
• Set and track maintenance goals and KPI.
• Budget and budget tracking

Skills and Required Qualifications:

• Have a wide range of robust technical skills (mechanical, electrical, control, hydraulic) and problem-solving abilities, allowing to identify the root cause of equipment failures and developing both immediate as well as long-term solutions enhancing reliability.
• Strategic asset management skills allowing to prevent future breakdowns through routine, cost-effective maintenance
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with maintenance technicians, production and operational staff, and other stakeholders. They must be able to convey complex technical information clearly and work as part of a team to ensure smooth operations.
• Experience with CMMS
• Budget skills, being able to plan, track and report spending

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4-8 years of experience in maintenance of mechanical manufacturing equipment

WHY CHOOSE SNA AEROSPACE?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email info@sonaca-na.com.