Engineering Manager - Production & Energy

Position Description

The Production & Energy Engineering Manager provides technical leadership and oversight for the combined Energy and Production Engineering teams. This role is responsible for supporting engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations through effective engineering solutions, process improvements, technical troubleshooting, and production support.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and technical professionals, working closely with Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency, resolve technical challenges, and ensure engineering activities meet safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Specific Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Energy and Production Engineering teams, providing technical guidance, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish departmental priorities, allocate engineering resources, carry out strategic hiring, and monitor performance against business metrics and objectives.
• Oversee engineering support for engine maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, and production activities.
• Provide technical direction in resolving complex production issues, engine performance concerns, and operational challenges.
• Support engine testing, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and technical investigations to identify and resolve engine-related issues.
• Lead engineering initiatives focused on improving production efficiency, reducing turnaround times, minimizing costs, and enhancing product quality.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to identify production bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, and improve manufacturing and repair processes.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of engineering instructions, technical procedures, reports, and production support documentation.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, OEM specifications, industry standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions, first article inspections, capability development, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customer service teams to provide work scopes, cost analysis, and savings opportunities for customers.
• Reduce business costs through inspection calibrations, review of unserviceable materials, and rework reviews.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions support production schedules, customer commitments, and business requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, aviation MRO, repair development, manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to component repair, manufacturing processes, materials, and technical problem-solving.
• Knowledge of gas turbine engine theory and MRO.
• Experience developing or implementing repair processes for gas turbine engine components.
• Knowledge of specialized repair processes; including machining, welding, coating, heat treatment, NDT or other aerospace component repair technologies.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory requirements, OEM repair specifications, and quality management systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, public speaking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong customer communication skill with ability to convey technical information, manage expectations, and build positive customer relationships.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with data analysis and data reporting techniques
• Ability to develop and communicate cost-benefit analyses to support business decisions.

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company pension with 5% Company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bonus opportunities
• Health and Dental coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities