Senior Engineering Manager

Job Description - Senior Engineering Manager (18510)

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 more than 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.

Senior Engineering Manager – 18510

Description

Responsible for the leadership and integration of manufacturing engineering and production planning functions, including development of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, resource allocation, and operational execution. Ensures manufacturing methods meet design objectives while optimizing production schedules, capacity, cost, and delivery performance. Drives cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to support program and enterprise objectives.

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering and production planning teams to ensure effective execution.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes.
• Establish and maintain production master schedules.
• Manage routing development, labor standards, and line balancing.
• Coordinate production schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
• Partner with Supply Chain on material availability and risk mitigation.
• Support product design through DFM/DFA.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and quality standards.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
• Utilize ERP systems for scheduling and tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.
• Provide KPI reporting.
• Lead team development and performance management.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience.
Leadership and supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and planning.
ERP (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

• 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 characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Regular sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of 10–20 lbs and movement within office and manufacturing areas.
• Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas. May require extended hours depending on business needs.

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.

AAR is 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.