Manager Powerplant Engineering

MTU Aero Engines AG; Delta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation technology company in Canada is seeking a Manager for Powerplant Engineering. The candidate will oversee engine maintenance workscope, manage a team, and improve technical standards for engine operations. With a focus on reliability and cost-effectiveness, this role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in aviation, leadership, and lean management. The position offers a generous relocation package and comprehensive benefits from the start.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

100% match company pension

Extended Medical and Dental Programs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in the aviation industry.
• 10+ years in a leading role in continuous improvement activities.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and amend engine maintenance workscope.
• Manage powerplant engineering staff and departmental activities.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and repair operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Continuous improvement

Lean management

Advanced engineering software knowledge

Technical proficiency in aviation standards

Education

Master of Engineering Degree

Bachelor of Engineering Degree

Tools

Computer-aided design (CAD)

SAP engineering functions

MS Office

Job description

Manager Powerplant Engineering

Code -MMEP / 23272

We Shape the Future of Aviation - one in three planes flies with MTU technology. We work hard to keep growing – not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come. Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.

Manager Powerplant Engineering (Senior Manager optional) is responsible for establishing and amending the engine maintenance workscope to most effectively meet customer requirements, while maximizing engine reliability and on-wing life and minimizing operating costs per hour. He / She is also responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving technical standards, supporting technically maintenance, tests and assisting lean production activities.

To be a successful candidate, an Associate Engineer should be:

General responsibilities:

• Recruitment and performance management of the powerplant engineering staff, including succession planning, discipline and promotion
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the powerplant engineering department to accomplish the goals identified for the department
• Coordinate the MTU Canada powerplant engineering activities with business strategies in order to improve MTU Canada overall achievement
• Coordinate the technical and procedural standards for test, repair and overhaul of engines
• Develops the departmental budgets and is accountable for financial results within budget allocations
• Set, monitor and report to the Director of Engineering the KPIs for the powerplant engineering department as well for the Continuous Improvement Program; align department KPIs with goals & objectives on corporate and departmental level
• Ensure employees are aware of, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as appropriate aviation standards
• Communicate and work with other department to streamline the engineering’s efforts during shop visits
• Coordinate training of department employees to ensure multi-tasking is optimized to maintain a high level of technical proficiency, to ensure adherence to the Canadian Ministry of Transport Airworthiness Standards

Operational responsibilities:

• Coordinate, coach, monitor, supervise and direct employees on a daily basis to achieve goals and targets in meeting internal and external customer expectations.
• Define and prepare engine maintenance workscope in accordance with engine history and customer requirement and release the WRB online
• Investigate the reasons for in-service engine discrepancies and propose maintenance actions if necessary
• Liaise with engine manufacturers and customers on engine problems and work with them to find acceptable solutions
• Investigate causes of findings identified by any source including the audit program and take corrective action
• Coordinate new customer setup discussions with Customer Support personnel as necessary
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings related to customers’ engine shop visits
• Develop / Update technical orders, MRBs and Green Pages for deviation handling including review / approval of technical documentations
• Provide technical support to test, repair and overhaul operations
• Set-up, review and maintain SB/AD baseline
• Provide technical support to Engine Trend Monitoring to MTU customer’s

Strategic responsibilities:

• Amend engine management programs to maximize engine reliability and on-wing life while minimizing operating costs per hour
• Establish engine management programs that define inspection intervals, life management, refurbishment specification, and modification standards
• Participate in the Functional Group across location group as chair holder to ensure synergies between the MTU locations worldwide
• Participate in the Global MTU Continuous Improvement Network to leverage synergies

Requirements for this position include:

• A Master of Engineering Degree (M.Eng.), 5+ years of leadership experience and 5+ years working as an engineer in the aviation industry
• Or a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.), 5+ years of leadership experience and 8+ years working as an engineer in the aviation industry
• 10+ years a leading role in continuous improvement and lean management activities
• Advanced knowledge of common engineering based software (e.g. computer-aided design (CAD), computer numeric controlled programming (CNC), etc…)
• Advanced knowledge of SAP engineering specific functions
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Your journey starts with one of these teams:

• Generous relocation package available to eligible candidates
• We offer great benefits from your first day (no waiting period)
• 100% match company pension
• Extended Medical and Dental Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care and Rx Safety Vision

Go to our website, to learn more about us. After your application is received, hiring managers will review for potential next steps. From here, you may have a chance to come on-site to discuss opportunities for the first step in your career.

MTU Maintenance Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.