MRO Manager

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company's expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it's materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

As the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Machine Station Repair Manager you will provide direction and support to our FAA Part 145 Repair Station (a factory business unit) to meet assigned objectives. You will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through short- and long-term planning actions. You will be required to partner with Sales and Program Management to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations.

What YOU will do:

• Coordinate and provide technical, quality, and production leadership to assigned teams to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost goals

• Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements

• Assist Product Group Leaders with overall Product Group decision making in areas of process improvement and / or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the overhaul and repair process

• Support process improvement initiatives (LEAN/5S, Zero Defects/Injuries) to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses

• Direct the activities of supervisors and team leads within the business area and participate in team activities to meet identified goals

• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including updating business metrics, area audits and corrective actions as well as performance reviews

• Coordinate all repair station activities with supporting departments to ensure a safe operation, management of product inventories, meeting of turn time requirements, unit cost, product quality and customer requirements

• Assist supervisors and team leads in coaching and counseling employees regarding individual performance and development needs

• Practice sound human relations and communications skills

• Proactively analyze/diagnose machine and tooling activities to develop corrective measures for minimizing downtime and interruption of schedules LTL4

• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant

• Lead and drive a culture of respect and accountability

• Manage and direct both union and non-union workforce

• Interface with customers and FAA representatives from time to time

• Manage the MRO training program to meet FAA requirements

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college; or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in an aviation overhaul and repair business or aviation manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial or Engineering.

• FAA Airframe and Power Plant license

• Working knowledge of FAR Part 145 requirements

• 10 years of leadership experience in the aviation MRO industry

• Experience with Quality Control Systems/Processes

• Strong analytical and communication skills. Recognize when and how to coach improvement

• Posses the ability to drive change in an established culture

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

• Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

• Experience dealing with customers

• Experience dealing with the FAA

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.
We're proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds.
So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's through our differences that innovative changes are made.

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