Engineering Jobs in Reynolds, IL

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.
• Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.
• Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

• Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.
• Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.
• Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.
• Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.
• Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

• Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.
• Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.
• Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
• Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics
• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions
• Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information
• Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery
• Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development
• Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive
• Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams
• Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

Engineering Technician - Product Engineering Support

Milan, IL

24 months (can extend)

Pay rate: $28/ hours on w2

Someone working as an automotive technician or electrical technician would be a good target. They can teach some of the testing and reading of schematics if needed. Candidates must be familiar working with the tools/machinery.

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Working in the Accelerated Design Verification (ADV) group to provide project support performing test setup, monitoring, inspection, and reporting using procedures and criteria set forth in the test plan. This is a 3rd shift position. (10p-6:30a).

MAJOR DUTIES:

Assembly of test rigs based on layout drawings and setup instructions. This includes:

Mechanical assembly using hand tools and battery/air impact wrenches

Use of overhead cranes

Connecting hydraulic plumbing

Connecting electrical control cables

Requires bending, kneeling, working at floor level

Must be able to lift 25 lbs

Document any changes to the setup procedure and layout drawings for continuous improvement.

Monitor and adjust test controls as necessary to keep the tests running efficiently.

Perform test specimen inspections and make repairs as required by the defined test parameters.

Document all test related incidents and activities using a web-based application.

Contact the appropriate personnel as required to prevent safety issues, environmental issues, and failures to test equipment or specimens and perform emergency shutoff procedures if necessary.

Perform routine lab maintenance and cleaning. Including, but not limited to, mopping, vacuuming, organizing, and putting away tools/equipment in the lab.

Pick up parts from the Parts Distribution Center and perform various other errands.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Experience working on machinery (tear down and repair), mechanic/mechanical background

Knowledge of Windows file/folder structure and how to copy/move/rename files

Good computer skills with Microsoft Office

Ability to read dimensioned part drawings and test layout drawings

Ability to work independently

Experience with servo-hydraulic or hydraulic systems preferred, but not necessary

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.