Manager, Engineering
Cincinnati, OH
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As a Manager, Engineering you’ll provide overall direction to the engineering function through development of engineering policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements and corporate standards. The successful incumbent will direct engineering resources on the business unit in order to efficiently improve the processes, procedures, methods and materials used in the repair and overhaul processes while ensuring product quality is maintained and striving for quality improvements.
What you’ll do:
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team.
- Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department/project team.
- Consults and negotiates with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings.
- Assigns, coordinates and reviews the technical work of the department or project teams.
- May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department/project team.
- Oversees engineering projects to ensure they are technically sound and in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
- Monitors the progress of on-going projects, makes recommendations for improving the process to meet the needs of the end-users, performs job cost reporting, budget analysis and reporting of overall project control.
- Determines if assistance is required from outside contractors, initiates arrangements, provides technical data and assists contractors with related support services.
- Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
- Actively participates as a member of the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
- Carries out special projects as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5 or more years of experience in production, manufacturing or process engineering roles, ideally within jet engine components or related fields.
Previous leadership experience in engineering design, manufacturing or production environment.
Desired Skills
MRO experience, preferably jet engine maintenance.
Strong understanding of gas turbine engine theory, performance, repair development, and overhaul processes
Thorough knowledge of airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory bodies (TC, CAAC, FAA, etc.)
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Fully conversant with testing methods and experiment design to meet airworthiness compliance program requirements.
Benefits that make life better:
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or process engineering roles
- Previous leadership experience in an engineering design, manufacturing, or production environment
- MRO experience, preferably jet engine maintenance
- Strong understanding of gas turbine engine theory, performance, repair development, and overhaul processes
- Knowledge of airworthiness certification requirements and regulatory bodies, including TC, CAAC, and FAA
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, oral, and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency with testing methods and experiment design for airworthiness compliance programs
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.








