MRB Design Engineer - Wichita

MRB Design Engineer – Documentation & Disposition (Office-Based)

Location: Wichita, KS On-site (Office-Based Role)

💰 Three thousand dollars Sign-On Bonus ( after 90 days of successful employment)

🎯 Five thousand dollars Retention Bonus after 12 months of employment

Expleo Group USA is seeking experienced MRB Design Engineers to support aerospace manufacturing programs through documentation-based MRB analysis and disposition. This role is office-based and focused on engineering evaluation, judgment, and decision-making using drawings, specifications, inspection data, and photographic evidence.

If you are passionate about aircraft repair, MRB engineering, and technical problem-solving—and prefer structured analysis over constant shop-floor firefighting—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis and create MRB design dispositions for assembly manufacturing nonconformances
Evaluate repair, rework, and use-as-is scenarios with consideration for fit, form, function, airworthiness, cost, and schedule
Process detail and sub-assembly concessions from risk-sharing partners and final assembly lines
Apply engineering judgment to documentation, inspection reports, measurements, and photographic evidence
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (Design, Stress, Quality, Manufacturing, Suppliers) to determine the most appropriate design solution
Ensure adherence to airworthiness requirements, customer procedures, and regulatory standards
Clearly document and communicate technical rationale for all MRB decisions
Escalate critical issues when required and mentor junior engineers as appropriate
Participate in customer-facing technical discussions as needed

What This Role Is

✔ Documentation-driven MRB engineering

✔ Independent engineering decision-making

✔ Office-based with technical depth

What This Role Is Not

✖ A shop-floor production support role

✖ A clerical or administrative position

✖ A rubber-stamp approval function

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
Engineering degree must be ABET-accredited and recognized under the Washington Accord
Minimum of 3 years of MRB structures design engineering experience within aerospace (commercial or military)
Previously held MRB signing authority or delegated technical approval within the past 3–5 years (preferred)
Experience supporting Boeing commercial aircraft programs, particularly 737 and/or 787, or similar aircraft platforms
Strong understanding of metallic and composite structures
Solid knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and their impact on aircraft performance
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of SAP NCMS or similar nonconformance management systems
Familiarity with CATIA V5 for drawing/model interrogation (preferred)
Prior DOA experience, concessions training, TIPQA, or equivalent exposure is a plus

Work Schedules

Multiple Schedules Available

Day, night, and weekend shifts

Compensation & Benefits

Three thousand dollars sign-on bonus after 90 days of successful employment
Competitive hourly rate
Five thousand dollars retention bonus after 12 months of employment
3 weeks (15 days) of paid time off and paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Stable, office-based work environment
Long-term role with retention incentive
Supportive, collaborative engineering culture

About Expleo

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider with 18,000 employees in over 30 countries. Since 1966, we have partnered with leading organizations across Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Healthcare, Energy, and more—delivering end-to-end engineering, production support, MRO, and quality services.

Learn more at www.expleogroup.com

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export‑control regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain such access. Under these regulations, access may be limited to “U.S. Persons,” including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

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