Senior Engineer, Repair Development

About SAESL

A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.

As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.

Why Join SAESL

Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport) Training/Career Progression Opportunities Job Security

Job Summary

Perform Repair Development Engineering activities within component repair production areas, acting as Technical Authority to ensure capable and continuously maintained production methods that deliver conforming products, while resolving technical issues to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) requirements and supporting integration of development engineering across the product lifecycle and supply chain.

Job Responsibilities

Deploy capability (including NPI)

Responsible for ensuring production readiness for new products, including the establishment of manufacturing capabilities and processes. Develop quantitative, real-time methods to capture process capability, ensuring data is accessible and effectively utilized within the facility and across the supply chain. Maintain Production Technical Packages (e.g., technical instructions, programs, tooling) for all parts and assemblies, ensuring manufacturing processes and methods are clearly defined and meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, in alignment with the Zero Harm programme expectations.

Product Safety

Understand product safety risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures to achieve required safety levels, in alignment with the Company's Safety Management System.

Quality

Promote a zero-defect culture by developing and implementing manufacturing processes and methods that enable a Right First-Time approach.

Delivery

Ensure manufacturing processes and methods, both internally and across suppliers, are developed and implemented to consistently achieve Right First-Time production. Manage First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, as well as oversee source and method changes within the assigned cell or area of responsibility.

Cost

Develop repair methods that meet cost targets, including alignment with Time Repair Manual (TRM) standards and productivity performance metrics.

Technical Authority

Define Manufacturing Engineering and process requirements and make sound technical decisions within the assigned cell or area of accountability.

Qualification / Experience

Degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (candidates with a relevant Diploma and significant experience will also be considered). Strong knowledge of high bypass gas turbine engines. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aviation MRO engineering. Solid understanding of materials and component repair processes, including welding, machining, painting, and coating. Strong analytical, communication, engineering, and project management skills. Proven technical problem-solving capabilities (e.g., Six Sigma methodologies), with a practical, hands-on approach.