Global Aerospace Engines Manager

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The Global Engine Manager - Aerospace is responsible for leading global aerospace engine logistics programs, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and standardized processes across all regions.

As the global subject matter expert for aircraft engine logistics, this individual will support customer onboarding, RFQs, solution design, and complex operational requirements while partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams worldwide.

This is a hybrid role with global responsibility and can be based out of one of AIT Worldwide Logistics' European locations, including Antwerp (Belgium), Amsterdam or Rotterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Greven or Stuttgart (Germany), Milan (Italy), Warsaw (Poland), London, Manchester or Exeter (United Kingdom).

1. Global Engine Program Leadership

Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs

Serve as the global SME for engine logistics, including handling, compliance, and service requirements

Provide oversight of global engine operations across all regions and stations 2. Quoting & Commercial Support

Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities

Ensure standardized pricing approach, cost modeling, and margin alignment

Partner with Commercial teams to develop competitive and executable solutions

Provide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions3. Process Standardization & Governance

Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions Drive standardization across:Engine handling processes Documentation requirements Operational workflows Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements

Maintain and continuously update global process documentation4. Operational Oversight & Execution

Monitor execution of engine shipments across:
Air, ground, and charter solutions / AOG and critical shipment scenarios

Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs

Act as escalation point for complex operational issues

Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline

5. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Establish KPIs for engine operations (e.g., on-time delivery, exception rate, cycle time)

Drive visibility through reporting, dashboards, and governance routines

Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions

Lead initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:
Commercial / Sales / Global Operations / BPO & Shared Services /IT / Data teams

Align global processes with system capabilities (e.g., Cargo Wise, tracking platforms)

Support implementation teams during new customer onboarding

• 8-12+ years of experience in aerospace or high-value logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of:
  Aerospace engine handling, AOG operations, Airfreight and charter solutions
• Experience with global operations and multi-region coordination
• Proven track record in process standardization and operational governance
• Strong commercial acumen (pricing, quoting, customer solutions)
• Experience working with TMS platforms (e.g., Cargo Wise) is preferred
• Global leadership and influence
• Operational execution and problem-solving
• Process design and standardization
• Commercial and customer focus
• Data-driven decision-making
• Communication and…