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Senior Manager – Turbomachinery Product Team Lead, Engines

Job in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, 35485, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Own and execute plans to reach turbo machinery development and production milestones on BE-3U.
  • Identify, elevate, and act on key cost and performance input metrics that drive project direction.
  • Hire, develop, and lead a talented team of engineers.
  • Identify schedule-critical hardware, equipment, people, and facilities – resolve constraints and fix defects at the root.
  • Define, manage, and action key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product team success.
  • Leverage data to make informed decisions and iterate on manufacturing and design changes across the turbo machinery life cycle.
  • Own turbo machinery program budget and schedule.
  • Analyze non-conformance metrics and partner with the quality organization to apply opportunities for process improvements that improve rate manufacturing performance.
  • Coordinate and partner with the operations and supply chain organizations to execute manufacturing upgrade initiatives.
  • Identify, mitigate, and own turbo machinery risks – remove blockers, investigate/escalate issues, and close on solutions.
  • Manage interdisciplinary engineering and execution tasks to improve overall program success.
  • Drive clear and consistent communication across all levels to ensure goal alignment.
  • Champion a collaborative culture to attack challenges to engine cost, performance, and manufacturing rate.
Requirements
  • B.S. degree in engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in rocket engine development or aerospace fluid/mechanical systems.
  • 3+ years of project and people management experience.
  • Proven ability to establish and execute complex plans with multiple functional interfaces while maintaining clear communication across stakeholders at all levels.
  • Desire to lead and manage small teams on fast-paced development and production projects.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills.
  • Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and quick thinking to keep projects moving forward.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in turbo machinery development and production, with a strong focus on project management, team leadership, and performance metrics. Proven ability to analyze data for informed decision-making and drive process improvements in aerospace engineering.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Turbo machinery Development
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Metrics
  • Aerospace Engineering
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Rocket Engine Development
  • Aerospace Fluid Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Data Analysis
  • Manufacturing Process Improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • Budget Management
  • Schedule Management
Soft Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Troubleshooting Aptitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
  • Aerospace
  • Manufacturing Rate
  • Cost Performance
  • Quality Organization
  • Supply Chain
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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