Lead​/Manager, Engineering

Job Description - Lead/Manager, Engineering (18501)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

The Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for bridging technical execution with localized revenue growth. This position will oversee facility projects designed to optimize operations and drive profitability. This position requires a proactive leader who thrives in collaborative environments, representing the engineering department at both onsite and offsite corporate meetings to influence business-critical decisions and project scaling. The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Director of Engineering and will lead a team of direct reports.

What you will be responsible for:

• Attend and contribute to onsite and offsite corporate meetings, ensuring engineering facility projects are aligned with the company's strategic vision and revenue goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of facility-based engineering projects, focusing on infrastructure improvements that directly enhance operations throughout.
• Take ownership of engineering initiatives specifically targeted to generate or support 3-5 percent in annual revenue growth.
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders during facility upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.

Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure facility improvements are delivered on time and within financial parameters.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
• Minimum Five years of engineering experience, including a minimum of eighteen months in a supervisory or lead role.
• Proven track record of managing projects or initiatives that have contributed to revenue targets.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to translate technical facility requirements into business outcomes during corporate off sites.
• Ability to travel to various facility locations both local and abroad as needed.

Demonstrated ability to manage facility projects that balance technical constraints with aggressive growth timelines.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristics for this position are an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

United States – Texas – Grand Prairie – Triumph Accessory Services

Full-time

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.