Aerospace Engineering Director - Lead Innovation

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension match

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking an Engineering Director in Winnipeg, MB to provide strategic leadership for the Engineering organization, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across repair development, production support, and manufacturing operations.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, align engineering strategies with business objectives, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements while enhancing product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
• Progressive experience in engineering within manufacturing/aerospace.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams in a regulated industry.
• Experience shaping engineering strategy and process improvements.
• Ability to apply project management methodologies and problem-solving methods.
• Experience communicating technical concepts to varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering organization by establishing priorities and developing a high-performing team.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and standards for repair development and manufacturing.
• Provide leadership for activities supporting production, services, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and others to align priorities with business goals.
• Oversee projects from planning to execution including budgeting and scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Use metrics and data to drive decisions and reliability improvements.
• Foster talent development and a culture of collaboration and learning.
• Participate in strategic planning, capital investments, and workforce planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Project management

Process improvement

Quality and regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

StandardAero is seeking an Engineering Director in Winnipeg, MB to provide strategic leadership for the Engineering organization, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across repair development, production support, and manufacturing operations.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, align engineering strategies with business objectives, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements while enhancing product quality and efficiency.