Chief Engineer, Aircraft Completions & Aftermarket Programs

Leonardo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo seeks a senior Head of Engineering Completion & Aftermarket Projects to lead end-to-end design, development, and airworthiness activities for aircraft projects. You will coordinate global/local disciplines, plan resources, and drive on-time, cost-effective outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will oversee P21 and P145 teams, shape certification strategies with ODA/FAA/TCCA, and align engineering with production and aftermarket demand in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in aerospace engineering preferred MBA as a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate management of P21 and P145 Engineering teams and related projects at LHUSC, approving design and other documentation.
• Plan and forecast workload and budgeting; produce and maintain plans for all Engineering tasks and cascade tasks to team members.
• Ensure alignment of planning and technical solutions between LHUSC and LH Engineering; conduct regular reviews to guarantee quality, on-time, and within-cost engineering deliverables.
• Drive Engineering activities in P145 to ensure Completion, Modifications and Repairs meet timescales and capability.
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments: Customer Support, Procurement, Programs, Contracts, Marketing/Sales, Proposals, Training & Legal.
• Coordinate STCs suppliers and TC changes with local authorities (FAA and TCCA) for main certification projects.
• Ensure prompt engineering support to P145 shop or P21 for design changes; optimize customization per LHUSC contracts or Vergiate as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in aerospace engineering preferred MBA as a plus

Job description

Leonardo seeks a senior Head of Engineering Completion & Aftermarket Projects to lead end-to-end design, development, and airworthiness activities for aircraft projects. You will coordinate global/local disciplines, plan resources, and drive on-time, cost-effective outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will oversee P21 and P145 teams, shape certification strategies with ODA/FAA/TCCA, and align engineering with production and aftermarket demand in a matrix organization.