Engineering Manager - Maintenance

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of scheduled and reactive maintenance events (short- and long-term) across production and facilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) and Planned Maintenance (PM) procedures to maximize asset uptime and address unplanned failures
• Partner closely with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with aerospace industry standards
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering and technical staff to ensure effective coordination of equipment modifications and repairs with minimal production impact
• Manage, coach, and develop maintenance engineering teams, fostering technical growth, problem-solving skills, and career development
• Approve and guide the design, build, or procurement of specialized components, fixtures, or parts to support maintenance repairs or equipment upgrades
• Stay current with emerging equipment, technologies, and maintenance best practices, introducing improvements where beneficial
• Maintain an operational overview of production processes and facilities, collaborating with management to implement enhancements for optimal results
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, 5S, AS9100, and Nadcap standards in all maintenance and engineering activities
• Identify and manage critical spare part requirements for new and existing equipment to reduce downtime risks
• Ensure accurate documentation and control of engineering drawings, records, revisions, and updates
• Partner with Operations Managers to identify risks in the production process and lead mitigation strategies
• Review and approve maintenance-related test procedures, results, and recommendations for changes to products or methods
• Drive accountability for meeting deadlines, maintaining high performance under pressure, and ensuring responsiveness by the maintenance engineering team
• Perform other related leadership duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, isometric drawings, work orders, written procedures, and other technical documentation
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, follow process instructions, and monitor machine controllers
• Consistent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automation Engineering, or a similar field
• Experience in robotics or automation
• 5+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and equipment reliability