Lead Program Manager, LM2500 Repair & Material Readiness

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC is seeking a Lead Program Manager for Repair Development & Material Readiness to lead cross-functional initiatives impacting LM2500 engine throughput, material readiness, and new production capabilities. You will coordinate engineering, supply chain, operations, and external partners to ensure timely, scalable execution.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace or related industries, strong project leadership, and expertise in repair development and capacity planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of progressive experience in project or program management within aerospace, gas turbine MRO, manufacturing, or industrial operations environments.
Experience leading crossfunctional technical programs involving engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.
Proven ability to manage repair development, NPI, or process qualification initiatives from concept through production readiness.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials qualification, and repair development workflows.
Experience coordinating capital equipment projects, including installation, commissioning, and process validation.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to anticipate operational and schedule impacts.
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholdermanagement skills in a matrixed environment.
Proficiency in project scheduling, risk management, and execution tracking across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Familiarity with ERP systems, configuration management, and capacity planning processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate new repairs and process enhancements with internal and external teams.
Establish timelines, deliverables, and alignment to expedite repair qualification and release.
Track progress, risks, and resource constraints.
Prioritize material characterization and reverse‑engineering efforts with engineering.
Drive local fabrication solutions, ensuring timely qualification and production readiness.
Support supplier development and coordination with fabrication vendors.
Manage insourcing key repair and manufacturing capabilities to enhance schedule control and reduce costs.
Validate processes, equipment, and technical readiness with engineering and operations.
Oversee equipment commissioning, installation, validation, and certification.
Coordinate ERP improvement projects affecting material flow, work order configuration, and planning accuracy.
Establish and maintain time standards with Industrial Engineering for accurate capacity planning and forecasting.
Ensure configuration management updates are integrated across systems.
Interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications to anticipate downstream impacts.