Highlights
This role provides cross-functional engineering support for maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), new product development, reverse engineering, tooling development, and process improvement activities. The New Product Development Engineer assists in the development of repair data, alternate part documentation, tooling (TTE), and internal engineering processes while maintaining adherence to FAA regulations and company procedures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Temecula, CA |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Website | https://www.heico.com/ |
Description
Overview of the Position:
The New Product Development Engineer supports technical operations within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment. This role provides cross-functional engineering support for maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), new product development, reverse engineering, tooling development, and process improvement activities. The position uses strong mechanical aptitude and regulatory awareness to work collaboratively with Quality, Production, Procurement and Customer Service teams to ensure airworthiness, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The New Product Development Engineer assists in the development of repair data, alternate part documentation, tooling (TTE), and internal engineering processes while maintaining adherence to FAA regulations and company procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Engineering & Technical Support
- Develop and coordinate New Product Development activities
- Help to identify and review opportunities for New Product Development
- Develop and revise engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation.
- Support reverse engineering efforts for alternate parts, repair processes, including DER repairs.
- Assist in development and maintenance of manufacturing and repair process documentation (FQCS).
- Assist in tooling, fixture, and test equipment (TTE) design, development and documentation.
- Evaluate parts and assemblies for fit, form, and function.
- Provide technical support to Production and Inspection teams.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure all engineering data complies with FAA Part 145 regulations and company Repair Station Manual (RSM).
- Assist with preparation of technical substantiation packages as required.
Quality & Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows and documentation controls.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
- Assist in validation of inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
- Maintain configuration control and revision tracking of engineering data.
Collaboration & Communication
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding technical requirements.
- Provide technical clarification for manufacturing and repair activities.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and project planning sessions.
- Maintain clear and professional documentation and communication records.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station requirements.
- Understanding of commercial aviation maintenance and overhaul practices.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
- Basic understanding of materials, machining processes, and inspection techniques.
- Exposure to export compliance principles (EAR, ECCN classification) preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or similar) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, CMM reports, and inspection data.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a regulated environment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining compliance and documentation discipline.
- Ability to interface effectively with FAA representatives, DERs, and customers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and export-controlled information.
About Company
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.