Job Description

Sr. Engineering Manager

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As the Senior Engineering Manager (Repair Development), you will lead the overall activities and operations of the engineering team by assigning, coordinating, reviewing, and actively contributing to the design, development, and validation of technical projects and engineering initiatives. This role is responsible for driving the development of new repair solutions and tooling strategies that support business growth objectives and operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement standards, policies and procedures for engineering and technical work performed in the relevant department/project team across multiple sites.
• Plan, organize, direct and control the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team.
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings.
• May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department/project team.
• Oversee engineering projects to ensure they are technically sound and in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
• Monitor the progress of on-going projects, make recommendations for improving the process to meet the needs of the end-users, performs job cost reporting, budget analysis and reporting of overall project control.
• Determine if assistance is required from outside contractors, initiates arrangements, provides technical data and assists contractors with related support services.
• Exercise authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Actively participate as a member of the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or a closely related field
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline, including at least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering role or function.
• 3+ years’ experience in the maintenance repair and overhaul space

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years’ experience in the engine maintenance repair and overhaul space
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working with enterprise business systems and related operational tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
• 401K with 100% company match; up to 5%
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dental Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.