Director of Engineering (MRO)

Hanwha AeroTechnix; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha AeroTechnix in Miami Lakes, Florida, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead all engineering and technical support functions within its MRO operations. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of aviation engineering experience, with at least 5 years in management roles. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering compliance, managing maintenance workscopes, and driving technical excellence. This role is crucial for ensuring adherence to FAA and EASA standards, while supporting business growth and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-15 years in aviation engineering or MRO experience.
• At least 5 years in management overseeing technical teams or planning.
• Proven experience in developing maintenance workscopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering functions within MRO operations.
• Oversee development and compliance of technical instructions.
• Ensure proper control of engineering procedures and manuals.
• Collaborate with teams for project scoping and technical reviews.
• Resolve technical issues impacting turnaround time and quality.

Skills

Aviation engineering

Technical services

MRO experience

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Hanwha AeroTechnix is a specialized FAA-certified repair station and teardown facility located in Miami Lakes, Florida. Our facility is dedicated to the disassembly, inspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft engines while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

As part of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company founded in 1952, Hanwha AeroTechnix combines global innovation with technical expertise to deliver advanced aerospace solutions that support customers worldwide.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to lead all engineering and technical support functions within our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance and repair activities are supported by accurate engineering data, compliant technical solutions, and approved repair processes in accordance with FAA, EASA, OEM, and customer requirements.

The Director of Engineering will drive technical excellence, repair capability development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across engine and aircraft maintenance operations while supporting business growth and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Lead and oversee all engineering and technical services functions supporting maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations
• Provide strategic direction for repair development, technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering compliance
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with FAA, EASA, OEM, and customer technical requirements
• Oversee development, approval, and control of engineering procedures, technical instructions, and repair data
• Serve as the primary engineering authority for complex technical issues, repair decisions, and operational technical support
• Ensure proper control and revision of technical manuals, service bulletins, engineering orders, and technical publications

Workscope Development & Maintenance Planning

• Develop, review, and approve maintenance workscopes for projects based on customer requirements, inspection findings, regulatory obligations, and operational capabilities
• Ensure workscopes accurately define required inspections, repairs, modifications, service bulletins, and compliance actions
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, Operations, and Quality teams to align workscopes with customer expectations and operational feasibility
• Support pre-induction planning, project scoping, and technical review of customer assets
• Manage workscope revisions based on teardown findings, technical discoveries, and customer approvals
• Ensure workscopes support profitability, compliance, and efficient operational execution

Repair Development & Technical Solutions

• Oversee development of repair schemes, technical deviations, and alternate repair solutions in accordance with OEM and regulatory standards
• Support repair vs. replace decisions through engineering analysis and cost-effective technical solutions
• Drive capability expansion by developing new repairs, processes, and technical competencies
• Provide engineering support for field service, AOG events, and operational troubleshooting

Operational Support & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support teams by resolving technical issues impacting turnaround time, compliance, or repair quality
• Collaborate closely with teams to ensure technical and operational alignment
• Support material sourcing decisions involving technical alternatives or repairs
• Ensure engineering resources are aligned with production schedules and customer delivery commitments

Key Additional Responsibilities Specific to This Role

• Ownership of customer and operational workscope generation
• Technical planning from induction through final release
• Commercial alignment of technical scope with profitability and customer expectations
• Strategic engineering support

Experience Required

• Minimum of 8–15 years of progressive aviation engineering, technical services, or MRO experience, with significant exposure to engine maintenance environments
• Minimum of 5+ years in management roles, overseeing technical teams, planning, or repair development functions
• Proven experience developing, reviewing, and managing maintenance workscopes for aircraft, engines, or components
• Extensive experience supporting regulated aviation maintenance environments