Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership, accountability, and strategic direction for Aftermarket Engineering, including BAS Engineering, Aftermarket NPD, and In‑Service Engineering (ISE).
- Establish engineering strategies, priorities, and resource plans aligned with business objectives, customer commitments, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop multi year strategic plans for Aftermarket Engineering in coordination with Finance, Program Management, and senior leadership
- Lead and support Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs) to deliver modifications, STCs, service bulletins, and new aftermarket products from concept through certification and entry into service.
- Monitor and control engineering costs, staffing levels, and external spend to ensure cost effectiveness while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
- Support business cases for aftermarket investments, including new product development, capability growth, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring clear return on investment and resource justification.
- Ensure timely and effective engineering support for in‑service aircraft, including investigation and resolution of in‑service issues, AOG support, and continued operational safety activities.
- Drive operational excellence through governance, metrics, risk management, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and systems.
- Support customer‑facing activities by providing technical leadership, issue resolution, and strategic guidance.
- Lead and develop managers, section chiefs, technical integrators, and senior engineers across multiple disciplines and locations.
- Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and technical excellence.
- Manage performance, talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning to ensure long‑term organizational capability.
- Promote employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 15+ Years of experience in aerospace engineering, including aftermarket, aircraft modification, certification, and/or in‑service support.
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
- Strong knowledge of airworthiness, certification, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead complex programs, manage risk, and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in engineering or business.
- Experience working with global engineering teams and external regulatory authorities.
- Demonstrated success driving organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
