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The Global Engine Manager – Aerospace is responsible for leading global aerospace engine logistics programs, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and standardized processes across all regions. As the global subject matter expert for aircraft engine logistics, this individual will support customer onboarding, RFQs, solution design, and complex operational requirements while partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams worldwide. This is a hybrid role with global responsibility and can be based out of one of AIT Worldwide Logistics' European locations, including Antwerp (Belgium), Amsterdam or Rotterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Greven or Stuttgart (Germany), Milan (Italy), Warsaw (Poland), London, Manchester or Exeter (United Kingdom).
1. Global Engine Program Leadership
Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs
Serve as the global SME for engine logistics, including handling, compliance, and service requirements
Provide oversight of global engine operations across all regions and stations 2. Quoting & Commercial Support
Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities
Ensure standardized pricing approach, cost modeling, and margin alignment
Partner with Commercial teams to develop competitive and executable solutionsProvide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions 3. Process Standardization & Governance
Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions Drive standardization across: Engine handling processes Documentation requirements Operational workflows Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements
Maintain and continuously update global process documentation 4. Operational Oversight & Execution
Monitor execution of engine shipments across: Air, ground, and charter solutions / AOG and critical shipment scenarios
Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs
Act as escalation point for complex operational issues
Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline
5. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
Establish KPIs for engine operations (e.g., on-time delivery, exception rate, cycle time)
Drive visibility through reporting, dashboards, and governance routines
Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions
Lead initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with: Commercial / Sales / Global Operations / BPO & Shared Services /IT / Data teams
Align global processes with system capabilities (e.g., CargoWise, tracking platforms)
Support implementation teams during new customer onboarding
We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 45 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes end-to-end deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more at www.aitworldwide.com.
Our Mission
At AIT, we provide solutions to earn our customers' trust, leveraging our products, regions and vertical markets, all backed by a high-performance culture.
Our Vision
Become the global logistics provider respected for delivering a world-class experience.
