Aerospace Engineering & Operations Lead

Standard Aero, Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Company pension plan with 100% company

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible SpHC

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Engineering & Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an aerospace engine test facility, ensuring repair, overhaul, remanufacturing, and testing activities meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to Engineering Director, you will manage production planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Finance to support strategic planning and customer billing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Engineering (or equivalent combo of education and experience)
• 5+ years of experience leading or supervising employees in manufacturing, aerospace, or operations
• 3+ years in production, operations, repair, overhaul, testing, or manufacturing
• Experience managing production schedules, labor resources, budgets, or performance metrics
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) in a professional setting
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including workforce planning, scheduling, overtime authorization, and labor cost management.
• Lead repair, overhaul, remanufacturing, and testing activities to meet customer, quality, and production requirements.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and site expenses to achieve business objectives.
• Partner with customers and cross-functional teams to prioritize work and support continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain operational policies and processes that align with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to support planning, labor reporting and customer billing.
• Manage employee performance, staffing, coaching, safety, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with SMS, export regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Workforce planning

Scheduling

Labor cost management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing planning software

Job description

StandardAero, Inc. in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Engineering & Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of an aerospace engine test facility, ensuring repair, overhaul, remanufacturing, and testing activities meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to Engineering Director, you will manage production planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Finance to support strategic planning and customer billing.