Production Control Coordinator

Mitsubishi Power Aero LLC is headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA, and is a group company of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Mitsubishi Power Aero is the OEM and the exclusive provider of aero-derivative gas turbine packages based on the advanced technology of Pratt & Whitney® proven aircraft engines. For over 60 years, Mitsubishi Power Aero products and services have been the innovative solutions that our global customers require to deliver reliable, affordable electricity to their consumers.

Our customers rely on us to offer a true partnership for the entire life cycle of their gas turbines and to provide the best advice, monitoring, upgrades, retrofits, and repairs available to keep their operations running smoothly. We offer a rare level of customization, hands-on service, and responsiveness. Speed, flexibility, and durability are hallmarks of our products and customer support, as well as our culture.

Mitsubishi Power Aero has installed more than 2,000 gas turbines in over 50 countries. Our portfolio of aero-derivative gas turbine engines offers competitive, efficient, and flexible products that generate 30 to 140 MW of power in peaking, baseload, and on-demand power applications. As the demand for power expands, and more intermittent sources of power are introduced to power grids, Mitsubishi Power Aero will continue to play a vital role in providing energy security to customers worldwide.

We integrate resources and create synergies with other Mitsubishi Power companies, allowing us to deliver optimized technical and commercial solutions. Customers respect our rich heritage as an innovator and value our financial stability as part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, a global leader in energy. Mitsubishi Power Aero cultivates the full potential of employees to advance engagement, personal growth, and organizational goals.

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The Production Control Coordinator - FT8 will provide oversight, prioritization, and scope of work direction to assure the overhaul and new assembly of FT8 gas turbine engines and PT8 power turbines runs smoothly. The candidate will provide direct support to the Deputy Manager, FT8 Overhauls in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The coordinator will collaborate effectively internally and with vendors to ensure work is completed to meet schedule requirements.

The opportunity exists to grow and assume additional responsibilities as skills and performance develop.

• Learn the FT8 GG and PT inspection, teardown, repair, balance, assembly, tooling, and testing processes.
• Build a working knowledge of all documentation: assembly sheets, illustrated parts breakdown, overhaul manuals, drawings, bills of material, etc.
• Prepare shop reports, documenting and photographing all inspections, repairs, and parts used.
• Provide data entry to update gas generator (GG) and power turbine (PT) electronic records.
• Monitor and maintain material readiness of all parts required for completing overhauls to meet turnaround time (TAT) commitments.
• Monitor and assist in driving targeted TATs, including updating vendor delivery dates for production meetings, signaling schedule improvements or delays, and interacting with Spare Parts and Procurement departments to address shortages.
• Draft procedures for teardown, assembly, and cleaning requirements.
• Support material requirements for new GG and PT assembly and kitting.
• Facilitate domestic and international shipment through Operations Department.
• Confer with repair facilities on process improvements.

• Manufacturing or overhaul shop experience, specifically managing production schedules
• Prior hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and inspection of engines, turbines, or other high tolerance rotating machinery
• Commitment and drive to meet Company business objectives while focusing on customer requirements
• Strong organizational, analytical, and task management skills
• Excellent people skills to foster effective, cross-functional communication
• Works well within process guidelines and standard operating procedures; ability to identify optimization opportunities
• Experience and proficiency using SAP
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in aviation engine overhaul, industrial repair shop, or manufacturing environment
• Aero-derivative gas turbine experience preferred

• Some travel required (15%); mostly United States, but occasional international travel may be necessary