Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Leader

About Your New Employer

Join a leading aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, part of a global aviation group renowned for technical excellence, safety, and innovation. They deliver high-quality maintenance solutions for a wide range of commercial aircraft, supporting major airlines and aviation partners around the world. With decades of industry experience, they are recognised for their commitment to reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The company fosters a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth within a dynamic and fast-paced aviation environment.

About Your New Job

• Review and approve NPI Project Proposals through the Gate process.
• Conduct research and gather competitive product information to support new product proposals.
• Prepare Technical & Commercial Feasibility Studies for new product proposals.
• Update and maintain NPI procedures in line with company requirements.
• Prepare or support the team in preparing Project Plans, including scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Establish project team and resource planning.
• Conduct project reviews with the team and management, ensuring progress updates.
• Maintain documentation of all project aspects.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs for repair approval processes.
• Determine preferred technology and process equipment for repairs.
• Support the team in following best practices for product/repair introduction.
• Identify requirements of all stakeholders (Production, Quality, EH&S, Maintenance).
• Procure new equipment for product introduction as per company procedures.
• Provide necessary product information to Commercial for product launch.
• Conduct final project review with Operations/Quality/EH&S to close and sign off the product transfer.
• Provide direction and leadership to team members on assigned projects.
• Present progress reports at management reviews.
• Liaise with OEMs and EASA Design Organisation for approval of substantiation packages.
• Conduct management reviews upon project completion to verify success and record lessons learned.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum Bachelor's Honours Degree level, preferably in Materials, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Project Management or Engineering Lead role.
• Ability to understand complex processes involving multiple disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined structured approach to defining and qualifying process stability (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Strong project leadership and team leadership skills.
• Competent communication and report writing skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding projects.

What’s Next

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