Engineering Manager - Repair & Process

Position Description

The Repair Development & Process Engineering Manager provides technical leadership and oversight for the combined Repair Development and Process Engineering teams. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and implementing repair solutions and engineering processes that support engine component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.

The successful candidate will lead engineering initiatives focused on expanding repair capabilities, improving existing processes, reducing repair costs, and ensuring technical solutions meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Working closely with Operations, Quality, and other engineering functions, this role plays a key part in driving technical innovation and continuous improvement.

Specific Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Repair Development and Process 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 the development, evaluation, qualification, and implementation of new repair processes and capabilities for engine components.
• Lead repair development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve repair efficiency, reduce component replacement costs, and develop alternative repair solutions.
• Develop team subject matter expertise in MRO processes while supporting operational process compliance through technical guidance & training.
• Ensure new and existing repair processes are in compliance with applicable OEM requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Direct the development and review of repair instructions, process specifications, technical documentation, engineering procedures and reports.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and other engineering teams to resolve complex repair and manufacturing process challenges.
• Support capital projects and the implementation of new repair technologies, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Support equipment troubleshooting activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Lead root cause investigations and the development of corrective and preventive actions for process-related quality or production issues.
• Evaluate process performance and implement improvements to reduce scrap, rework, turnaround times, and operating costs.
• Promote a culture of technical innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support Enterprise Special Projects.

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.
• 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 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid vacation starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities