Lead Program Manager – Repair Development & Material Readiness

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC in San Diego seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead repair development, material readiness, and cross-functional initiatives across engineering, supply chain, and operations.

You will drive insourcing, qualification, and production readiness for LM2500 and oversee ERP improvements, capacity planning, and configuration management to ensure on-time execution from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive project or program management experience in aerospace, gas turbine MRO, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical programs involving engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new repairs and process improvements with internal and external teams.
• Establish timelines, deliverables, and alignment to expedite repair qualification and release.
• Track progress, risks, and resource constraints across multiple initiatives.
• Prioritize material characterization and reverse-engineering efforts with engineering.
• Drive insourcing and production readiness, including on-site fabrication capabilities.
• Support supplier development and coordination with fabrication vendors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Total Rewards Program

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

Senior Program Manager – Repair Development & Material Readiness

This role provides dedicated project leadership across engineering, supply chain, operations, and external partners to ensure repair development programs, material readiness efforts, and new production capabilities are executed on time and at scale.

Role Purpose

Oversee coordination of cross-functional initiatives impacting engine throughput, material availability, and internal capability expansion. Ensure timely execution of engineering, supply chain, and operations tasks to support LM2500 growth and reduce dependency on external suppliers.

Key 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.

Support LM2500 Growth Through Insourcing Capabilities

• 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.

ERP, Capacity Planning & Configuration Management Support

• 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.

Technical Competency

• Interpret engineering models, drawings, and specifications to anticipate downstream impacts.
• Identify critical path items, technical interdependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Align engineering priorities with operational constraints as a technical program manager.

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.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional 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 stakeholder‑management 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.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non‑exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

If this position requires access to export‑controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, any offer of employment is contingent upon Chromalloy’s determination, in its sole discretion, if any additional authorization for the employee to access such technology is required and obtainable in a manner that meets its immediate business needs prior to beginning work.

Chromalloy participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.