Senior Engineer: Aerospace Manufacturing Leader

Standard Aero; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Annual bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Disability Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Learning and Training Opportunities

Career Development and Advancement

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a Senior Engineer in San Antonio, TX to develop/refine manufacturing processes, design tooling, and create work instructions based on OEM data. You will lead the engineering department, drive process improvements, and collaborate with customers and vendors to meet project objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing. Requires 5 years in the field and a strong leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or related industrial environment.
• 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing technical or engineering personnel.
• 3 years of experience managing engineering projects and/or process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering, manufacturing, or production management systems.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and oversee the activities, priorities, and performance of the engineering department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain engineering policies, standards, procedures, and best practices that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Developing engine work scopes and troubleshooting plans.
• Participate MRB (Material Review Board) activities.
• Manage engineering resources and projects to ensure technical excellence, quality, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.
• Assign, coordinate, and review engineering work related to repair, overhaul, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with customers, internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to define requirements, communicate technical solutions, and achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project and operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating engineering processes, technologies, and methodologies to improve business performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and career development opportunities for engineering team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with leadership teams to develop and execute strategic plans, budgets, goals, and organizational initiatives that support StandardAero's growth and long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StandardAero is seeking a Senior Engineer in San Antonio, TX to develop/refine manufacturing processes, design tooling, and create work instructions based on OEM data. You will lead the engineering department, drive process improvements, and collaborate with customers and vendors to meet project objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing. Requires 5 years in the field and a strong leadership track record.