AAR Corp

Senior Engineering Manager

AAR Corp$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and production planning.
  • Leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and planning methods.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage manufacturing engineering and production planning teams.
  • Develop and implement innovative manufacturing methods and tooling.
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive production master schedules.
  • Manage routing development, labor standards, and line balancing for efficiency.
  • Coordinate production schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment utilization.
  • Monitor production progress and make real-time schedule adjustments.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and mitigate risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence manufacturing operations directly.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive business success.
  • Focus on continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
  • Exposure to advanced ERP systems, enhancing technical skills.
  • Potential for professional growth and leadership development.
Full Job Description
Description

Responsible for the leadership and integration of manufacturing engineering and production planning functions, including development of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, resource allocation, and operational execution. Ensures manufacturing methods meet design objectives while optimizing production schedules, capacity, cost, and delivery performance. Drives cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to support program and enterprise objectives.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Lead and manage manufacturing engineering and production planning teams to ensure effective execution.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes.
  • Establish and maintain production master schedules.
  • Manage routing development, labor standards, and line balancing.
  • Coordinate production schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment.
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
  • Partner with Supply Chain on material availability and risk mitigation.
  • Support product design through DFM/DFA.
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
  • Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA and quality standards.
  • Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Utilize ERP systems for scheduling and tracking.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Provide KPI reporting.
  • Lead team development and performance management.
  • Promote safety and continuous improvement.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.


Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.

8+ years of relevant experience.

Leadership and supervisory experience.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and planning.

ERP (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

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.
  • Regular sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs and movement within office and manufacturing areas.
  • Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas. May require extended hours depending on business needs.


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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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