Engineering Manager

1. Regulatory Compliance (Part 145)

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with Part 145 requirements, company procedures, and applicable aviation regulations.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (engineering notices, process sheets, work instructions etc) to ensure compliance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Quality and Operations departments to ensure compliance and support to organization MOE with continued airworthiness requirements across engineering processes, repair substantiation, and in-house MRO capabilities (current and new).
• As the Technical focal (i.e. Nominated Personnel) to the regulators (EASA/CAAM/FAA/CAA) during audits, findings, and corrective actions phases.
• Review and advise compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs), OEM Service Bulletins (SBs), and continuing airworthiness data.
• Support Safety culture and ensure compliance with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).

1. Product Engineering

• Support interdepartmental coordination for day-to-day engineering, production, and business needs to ensure daily operational needs are met while maintaining technical oversight and quality assurance.
• Spearhead new product capabilities development, technical solutions and manage existing product lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams on troubleshooting, defect rectification, and technical standards.
• Maintain and approve technical documents, drawings, engineering orders, repair instructions etc to support approved capabilities.
• Supervise the control, revision, and distribution of technical manuals and maintenance data; ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of technical data used in maintenance.
• Build and maintain strong working partnerships all stakeholders as well as Customers, OEMs, Contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Engineering Department, ensuring appropriate resources competencies development.
• Evaluate technical publication changes and escalate discrepancies to OEMs, as required
• Review engineering investigations and product warranty assessment reports (CIR); oversee inhouse component reliability processes and programs and generate reliability reports as needed for key product lines.
• Analyse warranty failure trends and collaborate with relevant departments to initiate engineering actions that address customers’ needs and queries.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure all fixtures, tooling, and product test equipment meet product specifications and OEM standards.
• Identify training roadmaps and competency assessments for engineers to ensure the department meets evolving needs. Identify, curate and conduct technical training (e.g. special processes) for maintenance teams.
• Manage engineering team KPIs and lead the development and submission of annual operating and project budgets.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through engineering optimization and process improvement.
• Drive future technical business needs and ad-hoc strategic projects as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of aviation OEM standards, Part 145 regulations, and specialized MRO maintenance practices. Proficiency in maintenance management software is an advantage.
• Ability to accurately interpret maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, and regulatory documents.
• A team leader who promotes a culture of integrity and professionalism among direct and indirect reports. Possesses the ability to make technical decisions while maintaining tactful communication (verbal and written).
• Possesses analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to multitask across various engineering projects to meet challenging deadlines and customer needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years technical experience in aircraft maintenance engineering, technical services, airworthiness roles, or in a similar Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.
• Obtained relevant regulatory training in FAA/CAAS/EASA regulations (e.g. Part 145, Part M/CAMO, SMS, Human Factors).
• Experience in capability development, reliability programs, maintenance planning, technical support and technical documentation would be advantageous.
• Project Management and/or Continuous Improvement Certification is considered a significant advantage.