Product Engineering Manager (Aerospace)

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

MNC exposure

Permanent employment

Career growth

Professional culture

Exposure to aerospace projects

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Product Engineering Manager to lead the aircraft component repair solutions team and oversee repair schemes across multiple engine platforms. The role covers full lifecycle ownership from development to continuous improvement, ensuring engineering documentation meets OEM, regulatory, and customer standards.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering and 7+ years in aerospace MRO/OEM, with 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s Degree or professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace MRO or OEM environment (component repair focus).
• At least 3 years in a leadership or technical management role.
• Strong knowledge of OEM manuals (e.g. ESM, SPM) and regulatory frameworks (CAAM, FAA, EASA Part 145).
• Experience in aerospace component repair and repair substantiation processes.
• Familiarity with major engine OEMs.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Engineering team responsible for aircraft component repair solutions.
• Oversee development and management of repair schemes across multiple engine platforms (e.g. CFM56, V2500, CF6-80, Trent series).
• Act as the subject matter expert for inspection and repair processes (e.g. welding, machining, coatings, heat treatment, dimensional restoration).
• Own the full repair lifecycle: development, approval, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all engineering documentation complies with OEM, regulatory, and customer standards.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams to resolve shop floor technical challenges.
• Interface with OEMs and stakeholders to incorporate requirements and expand repair capabilities.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (e.g. CAAM, FAA, EASA).
• Drive cost optimisation, yield improvement, and process efficiency initiatives.
• Lead knowledge transfer and training for production and technical teams.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff to enhance technical capability and leadership pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

CAD

NPI

Repair knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Lead the Product Engineering team responsible for aircraft component repair solutions
• Oversee development and management of repair schemes across multiple engine platforms (e.g. CFM56, V2500, CF6-80, Trent series)
• Act as the subject matter expert for inspection and repair processes (e.g. welding, machining, coatings, heat treatment, dimensional restoration)
• Own the full repair lifecycle: development, approval, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Ensure all engineering documentation complies with OEM, regulatory, and customer standards
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams to resolve shop floor technical challenges
• Interface with OEMs and stakeholders to incorporate requirements and expand repair capabilities
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (e.g. CAAM, FAA, EASA)
• Drive cost optimisation, yield improvement, and process efficiency initiatives
• Lead knowledge transfer and training for production and technical teams
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff to enhance technical capability and leadership pipeline
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety policies

• Lead the Product Engineering team responsible for aircraft component repair solutions
• Oversee development and management of repair schemes across multiple engine platforms (e.g. CFM56, V2500, CF6-80, Trent series)
• Act as the subject matter expert for inspection and repair processes (e.g. welding, machining, coatings, heat treatment, dimensional restoration)
• Own the full repair lifecycle: development, approval, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Ensure all engineering documentation complies with OEM, regulatory, and customer standards
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams to resolve shop floor technical challenges
• Interface with OEMs and stakeholders to incorporate requirements and expand repair capabilities
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (e.g. CAAM, FAA, EASA)
• Drive cost optimisation, yield improvement, and process efficiency initiatives
• Lead knowledge transfer and training for production and technical teams
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff to enhance technical capability and leadership pipeline
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety policies

Great opportunity for growthGood Package and benefits

A successful Product Engineering Manager should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Master's Degree or professional certification is an advantage
• Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace MRO or OEM environment (component repair focus)
• At least 3 years in a leadership or technical management role
• Strong knowledge of OEM manuals (e.g. ESM, SPM) and regulatory frameworks (CAAM, FAA, EASA Part 145)
• Experience in aerospace component repair and repair substantiation processes
• Familiarity with major engine OEMs
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, material behaviour, and aerospace repair technologies
• Proficiency in engineering tools (e.g. CAD, SolidWorks)
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or repair qualification
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication skills with cross-functional coordination capability
• Leadership mindset with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and innovation

This is an opportunity to join a large organisation within the aerospace industry. The company is recognised for its expertise in engineering and manufacturing, offering a stable and professional environment for its employees.

• Competitive annual salary between MYR 13,000 and MYR 18,000.
• Opportunity to work in a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Permanent employment with long-term career growth potential.
• Professional and supportive company culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects within the aerospace industry.