MRO Manager

Simmonds Precision; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Simmonds Precision is seeking an MRO Operations Manager to lead daily maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities for aerospace products. You will ensure safety, quality, TAT, on-time delivery, and productivity while aligning with FAA and customer requirements.

The role requires guiding a diverse team, optimizing repair workflows, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, repair, maintenance, or other regulated operations environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a production, repair, or MRO environment.
• Track record of delivering operational results, including turnaround time, on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, constraint management, and daily operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem solving and drive accountability for results.
• Experience developing frontline leaders and building high-performing operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MRO operations to achieve safety, quality, TAT, on-time delivery, productivity, and financial objectives.
• Manage repair workflow from induction through evaluation, repair, test, final inspection, and shipment, with clear ownership of aging and overdue units.
• Establish and maintain daily operating rhythms to identify constraints, prioritize customer requirements, and drive recovery actions.
• Lead supervisors, technicians, and other operations personnel while developing capability, accountability, and bench strength within the organization.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Account Management, and other functions to resolve technical, material, and customer issues impacting repair TAT.
• Develop capacity, staffing, and cross-training plans aligned with current and forecasted repair demand.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Repair Station requirements, applicable customer requirements, company procedures, and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor operating metrics and implement corrective actions when performance is below target.
• Support customer escalations and recovery plans for critical or overdue repair orders.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Operations management

Problem solving

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

For nearly a century, Simmonds Precision has been helping shape the future of flight from our home in Vergennes, Vermont. Today, our technologies are trusted across hundreds of commercial and military aircraft platforms worldwide, helping aircraft operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

At Simmonds Precision, we design and manufacture advanced sensing, monitoring, fuel management, and precision control technologies that solve some of aerospace’s most demanding challenges. Behind every solution is a team of talented people who bring together engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, craftsmanship, and a drive to innovate.

When you join Simmonds Precision, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re contributing to technology that takes flight around the world. Whether your expertise is in engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, or business support, there’s an opportunity to make your mark.

Find your next opportunity where precision meets possibility—and build your career in aerospace with Simmonds Precision.

Position Summary

Responsible for leading Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations supporting aerospace products and customers. This role is accountable for safety, quality, turnaround time (TAT), on-time delivery, productivity, and overall execution of the repair operation. The MRO Manager will lead daily operations, develop the organization, remove barriers to flow, and ensure compliance with FAA, customer, and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day MRO operations to achieve safety, quality, TAT, on-time delivery, productivity, and financial objectives.
• Manage repair workflow from induction through evaluation, repair, test, final inspection, and shipment, with clear ownership of aging and overdue units.
• Establish and maintain daily operating rhythms to identify constraints, prioritize customer requirements, and drive recovery actions.
• Lead supervisors, technicians, and other operations personnel while developing capability, accountability, and bench strength within the organization.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Account Management, and other functions to resolve technical, material, and customer issues impacting repair TAT.
• Develop capacity, staffing, and cross-training plans aligned with current and forecasted repair demand.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Repair Station requirements, applicable customer requirements, company procedures, and other regulatory standards.
• Monitor operating metrics and implement corrective actions when performance is below target.
• Support customer escalations and recovery plans for critical or overdue repair orders.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, repair, maintenance, or other regulated operations environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a production, repair, or MRO environment.
• Track record of delivering operational results, including turnaround time, on-time delivery, productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, constraint management, and daily operational execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem solving and drive accountability for results.
• Experience developing frontline leaders and building high-performing operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading operations within an FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• Aerospace MRO or aftermarket experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and repair-order management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related field.

Why Join Simmonds Precision?

At Simmonds Precision, you won't just be filling a position, you'll be developing skills in an industry where precision matters. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain hands‑on manufacturing experience, and contribute to products used in demanding aerospace applications.

Great work deserves great rewards—and benefits that support you both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to help you stay healthy, build financial security, enjoy time away from work, and continue growing throughout your career.

• Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, and convenient access to an onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy competitive pay, an annual bonus opportunity, and a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%. Company-paid life and disability insurance provide additional financial protection and peace of mind.
• Time to Recharge: We believe time away from work matters. Enjoy four weeks of vacation, plus five additional paid days during our annual holiday shutdown, paid sick leave, and paid maternity and paternity leave—giving you more time for the moments that matter.
• Grow Your Career: Keep building your skills and advancing your career with up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, along with ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Benefits Beyond the Basics: Choose from additional programs designed to make life a little easier, including supplemental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto and home insurance, and pet insurance.

Your career is more than a paycheck. Join a company that invests in your health, your future, your growth, and your life outside of work.

Compensation Range

$140,000-$180,000

Shift

First Shift

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

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