Sr. Manager, Aviation Engineering

DSJ Global; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global in Orange, California, seeks a Sr. Manager, Aviation Engineering to lead and shape the engineering function for a specialized aerospace repair organization.

You will oversee engineering priorities, drive tooling and fixture development, manage schedules, and partner with production and leadership to deliver critical engine component repairs. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on shop-floor credibility and offers visibility, ownership, and a path to building a

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background required.
• Experience in repair, overhaul, refurbishment, re-manufacturing (MRO) or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Tooling, fixture, manufacturing process, or repair engineering experience is essential.
• Leadership or engineering management experience is required.
• Hands-on approach with credibility on the shop floor is important.
• Aerospace experience is preferred, though candidates from defense, automotive, industrial equipment or other regulated industries may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering activities and project execution.
• Drive tooling, fixture, and repair process development.
• Partner closely with production and operations teams to align goals.
• Manage engineering priorities, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and updates to senior management.
• Support future growth and development of the engineering function.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Project execution

Shop floor credibility

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Sr. Manager, Aviation Engineering (PR/616775) Orange, California

A well-established and growing aerospace component repair organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Aviation Engineering to help lead and shape the future of its engineering function.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly specialized operation focused on the repair and refurbishment of critical aircraft engine components. The organization has experienced significant growth while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and is looking for an engineering leader who can serve as the bridge between engineering, production, and executive leadership.

The position will combine both technical and leadership responsibilities. You'll work closely with experienced engineers and shop floor personnel, drive engineering priorities, oversee tooling and fixture development, ensure projects stay on track, and ultimately become the key engineering leader for the site. The role offers significant visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to help build and develop the engineering team as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering activities and project execution
• Drive tooling, fixture, and repair process development
• Partner closely with production and operations teams
• Manage engineering priorities, schedules, and deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and updates to senior management
• Support future growth and development of the engineering function

A well-established and growing aerospace component repair organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Aviation Engineering to help lead and shape the future of its engineering function.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly specialized operation focused on the repair and refurbishment of critical aircraft engine components. The organization has experienced significant growth while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and is looking for an engineering leader who can serve as the bridge between engineering, production, and executive leadership.

The position will combine both technical and leadership responsibilities. You'll work closely with experienced engineers and shop floor personnel, drive engineering priorities, oversee tooling and fixture development, ensure projects stay on track, and ultimately become the key engineering leader for the site. The role offers significant visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to help build and develop the engineering team as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering activities and project execution
• Drive tooling, fixture, and repair process development
• Partner closely with production and operations teams
• Manage engineering priorities, schedules, and deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and updates to senior management
• Support future growth and development of the engineering function

Ideal Background

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background
• Experience within repair, overhaul, refurbishment, re-manufacturing, MRO, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Tooling, fixture, manufacturing process, or repair engineering experience
• Leadership or engineering management experience
• Hands-on approach with the ability to build credibility on the shop floor
• Aerospace experience is preferred, though candidates from defense, automotive, industrial equipment, and other regulated industries may be considered