Ground Test Repair Engineer

Post Date

Aug 14, 2026

Location

Lansing,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48911
US
Oct 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

GRR-b3bde115-87a1-4954-b881-3484555d3748

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A large Insight Global customer in the Commercial and Defense Aerospace industry is urgently hiring for a highly skilled Ground Test Repair Engineer. The right person for this role will come with 15+ years of Resin Fiber Composite repair engineering experience, have senior level industry experience resolving highly complicated fiber glass composite damaged parts, manufacturing and quality part repair experience, and be highly competent in working directly with customers to gather information and manage the full repair process and lead the other Engineers and Technicians involved. This role will require 30-50% global travel annually, and when not traveling will be 5 days a week onsite M-F in Lansing, MI where all Engineering and Repair design work will be done.

Compensation Range: $55/hr to $65/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's in Engineering from a STEM University
- 15+ years of experience Engineering, and Repairing Resin Fiber Composites (Fiber Glass Material - Boat Hull, Plane Parts, Solar Wind Blades, etc.)
- 15+ years of CAD Software experience, ideally with Creo/Windchill or NX/FiberSIM/TeamCenter
- Strong experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
- Experience documenting repair validation, analysis and research
- Full understanding of manufacturing cost and processes
- Experience with Configuration Management and Product Development principles

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Master's Degree in Engineering from a STEM University
- Strong Aerospace experience
- Bilingual

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.