Associate, Mechanical Engineering - Sustainment
The Associate Mechanical Engineer in Sustainment supports aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair by evaluating discrepancies and developing engineering solutions under guidance. This entry-level role collaborates with manufacturing, quality, design, and program teams to ensure production flow and product integrity, while gaining technical proficiency and cross-functional skills in a hands-on aerospace environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Associate, Mechanical Engineering – Sustainment based in Lavon, TX. This role supports aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair by assisting experienced engineers to evaluate discrepant conditions, interpret technical data, and develop basic engineering dispositions. This is a full-time, on-site role working in hangars, manufacturing, and flight-line environments.
What You’ll Do
- Apply fundamental mechanical/aerospace engineering principles to troubleshoot and evaluate nonconforming conditions.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, and tolerances to support Material Review Board (MRB) decision-making.
- Assist in developing basic engineering dispositions, work instructions, and documentation under mentor guidance.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly across Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Program teams.
- Support production flow and sustainment activities, including off-shift or overtime when required to meet delivery commitments.
- Work safely within aircraft hangars, flight lines, and confined spaces; board and exit aircraft and access restricted areas using appropriate safety gear.
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline —or— completed a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Lavon, TX and to support occasional off-shift or overtime requirements.
- Must meet any applicable physical requirements to safely access aircraft structures and manufacturing workspaces.
Preferred / Helpful Skills
- Coursework or internship experience in aircraft systems, structures, or production environments.
- Familiarity with MRB processes, nonconformance dispositions, or quality system practices.
- Basic familiarity with CAD models, technical specifications, or engineering tolerance analysis.
Location & Work Environment
- Worksite: Lavon, Texas (Lavon, TX).
- On-site work in aircraft hangars, flight lines, and manufacturing facilities is required.
- Some roles may require the ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances are generally available only to U.S. citizens.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Estimated salary (from source listing): $72,527 per year — provided as an estimate by the source and subject to confirmation by the Confidential Client.
- Additional details regarding benefits, exact compensation, and required pre-employment checks (background, drug screen) will be provided by the Confidential Client during the hiring process.
Equal Employment & Compliance Notes
Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Applicants should be aware that some positions may require pre-employment background checks, drug testing, or government security investigations where permitted by law.
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