AAR Corp

Lead/Manager, Engineering

AAR Corp$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field)
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 18 months in a supervisory role
  • Proven success in managing projects linked to revenue targets
  • Strong presentation skills for translating technical needs into business outcomes
  • Willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed
  • Ability to balance technical project constraints with aggressive growth timelines

Responsibilities

  • Attend onsite and offsite corporate meetings to align engineering projects with strategic revenue goals
  • Lead planning and execution of facility-based engineering projects focusing on operations enhancement
  • Own engineering initiatives aimed at generating 3-5% annual revenue growth
  • Mentor and supervise a team of engineers and technicians to ensure high performance
  • Act as primary contact for stakeholders during facility upgrades to minimize disruption
  • Manage project budgets and resource allocation for timely and cost-effective facility improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
Description

The Engineering Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for bridging technical execution with localized revenue growth. This position will oversee facility projects designed to optimize operations and drive profitability. This position requires a proactive leader who thrives in collaborative environments, representing the engineering department at both onsite and offsite corporate meetings to influence business-critical decisions and project scaling. The Engineering Manager will report directly to the Director of Engineering and will lead a team of direct reports.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Attend and contribute to onsite and offsite corporate meetings, ensuring engineering facility projects are aligned with the company's strategic vision and revenue goals.
  • Lead the planning and execution of facility-based engineering projects, focusing on infrastructure improvements that directly enhance operations throughout.
  • Take ownership of engineering initiatives specifically targeted to generate or support 3-5 percent in annual revenue growth.
  • Provide direct supervision and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders during facility upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
  • Manage project budgets and resource allocation to ensure facility improvements are delivered on time and within financial parameters


Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field).
  • Minimum Five years of engineering experience, including a minimum of eighteen months in a supervisory or lead role.
  • Proven track record of managing projects or initiatives that have contributed to revenue targets
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to translate technical facility requirements into business outcomes during corporate off sites
  • Ability to travel to various facility locations both local and abroad as needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage facility projects that balance technical constraints with aggressive growth timelines.


The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities


Physical Demands Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

About AAR Corp

AAR Corp is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. AAR's Aviation Services segment provides aftermarket support and services to commercial aviation and government customers worldwide. AAR's Expeditionary Services segment provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. AAR's Intelligent Solutions segment provides technology-driven products and services to the global aviation and aerospace industries. AAR is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Learn more about AAR Corp
Size
4,700 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$20.5 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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