Manager Powerplant Engineering

Manager Powerplant Engineering
Code
-MMEP / 23272
Manager Powerplant Engineering (Senior Manager optional) is responsible for establishing and amending the engine maintenance workscope to most effectively meet customer requirements, while maximizing engine reliability and on-wing life and minimizing operating costs per hour. He / She is also responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving technical standards, supporting technically engine maintenance, tests and assisting lean production activities.

To be a successful candidate, an Associate Engineer should be:

General responsibilities:

Recruitment and performance management of the power plant engineering staff, including succession planning, discipline and promotion

Manage and coordinate the activities of the power plant engineering department to accomplish the goals identified for the department

Coordinate the MTU Canada power plant engineering activities with business strategies in order to improve MTU Canada overall achievement

Coordinate the technical and procedural standards for test, repair and overhaul of engines

Develops the departmental budgets and is accountable for financial results within budget allocations

Set, monitor and report to the Director of Engineering the KPIs for the power plant engineering department as well for the Continuous Improvement Program; align department KPIs with goals & objectives on corporate and departmental level

Ensure employees are aware of, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures as well as appropriate aviation standards

Communicate and work with other department to streamline the engineering’s efforts during shop visits

Coordinate training of department employees to ensure multi-tasking is optimized to maintain a high level of technical proficiency, to ensure adherence to the Canadian Ministry of Transport Airworthiness Standards

Operational responsibilities:

Coordinate, coach, monitor, supervise and direct employees on a daily basis to achieve goals and targets in meeting internal and external customer expectations.

Define and prepare engine maintenance workscope in accordance with engine history and customer requirement and release the WRB online

Investigate the reasons for in-service engine discrepancies and propose maintenance actions if necessary

Liaise with engine manufacturers and customers on engine problems and work with them to find acceptable solutions

Investigate causes of findings identified by any source including the audit program and take corrective action

Coordinate new customer setup discussions with Customer Support personnel as necessary

Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings related to customers’ engine shop visits

Develop / Update technical orders, MRBs and Green Pages for deviation handling including review / approval of technical documentations

Provide technical support to test, repair and overhaul operations

Set-up, review and maintain SB/AD baseline

Provide technical support to Engine Trend Monitoring to MTU customer’s

Strategic responsibilities:

Amend engine management programs to maximize engine reliability and on-wing life while minimizing operating costs per hour

Establish engine management programs that define inspection intervals, life management, refurbishment specification, and modification standards

Participate in the Functional Group across location group as chair holder to ensure synergies between the MTU locations worldwide

Participate in the Global MTU Continuous Improvement Network to leverage synergies

Requirements for this position include:

A Master of Engineering Degree (M.Eng.), 5+ years of leadership experience and 5+ years working as an engineer in the aviation industry

Or a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.), 5+ years of leadership experience and 8+ years working as an engineer in the aviation industry

10+ years a leading role in continuous improvement and lean management activities

Advanced knowledge of common engineering based software (e.g. computer-aided design (CAD), computer numeric controlled programming (CNC), etc…)

Advanced knowledge of SAP engineering specific functions

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Your journey starts with one of these teams:

Generous relocation package available to eligible candidates

We offer great benefits from your first day (no waiting period)

100% match company pension

Extended Medical and Dental Programs

Disability Insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Vision Care and Rx Safety Vision Program

Free On-site Parking

MTU Maintenance Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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