Sr. Manager MRO

About the Role

The Sr. Manager owns the end-to-end repair and overhaul value stream within Honeywell Aerospace, ensuring strong phase-gate discipline, driving operational excellence, and expanding value stream capability to support current and future program needs.

Responsibilities

• Value Stream Leadership & Expansion: Map, optimize, and expand the value stream across all repair and overhaul operations. Identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, eliminate waste, and implement standardized work. Lead tiered daily management, visual controls, and performance reviews. Support strategic growth by developing scalable repair and overhaul capabilities.
• Repair & Overhaul Execution: Oversee standardized intake, verification, and identification for all materials entering repair flows. Ensure adherence to approved work instructions, inspection requirements, and RTS documentation standards. Govern repair station practices, contractor work controls, and documentation accuracy. Integrate Quality requirements and maintain complete traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Phase-Gate Governance: Establish and maintain phase-gate criteria for repair/overhaul processes. Lead cross-functional reviews ensuring readiness, alignment, and risk mitigation. Maintain documentation packages, evidence, and artifacts required at each gate. Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement into future cycles.
• Data, Systems & Audit Control: Ensure accuracy and integrity of internal systems of record across all repair activities. Lead cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and corrective actions. Maintain site procedures, work instructions, and training materials aligned with Aerospace standards.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Engineering, PMO, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Logistics to align schedules and material flow. Serve as the primary operational leader for repair/overhaul escalations and readiness reviews. Lead problem-solving efforts and drive accountability across teams.

Success Metrics & KPIs

• Turnaround Time (TAT) improvements
• First-Pass Yield and quality performance
• Schedule adherence and RTS timeliness
• Data integrity and reconciliation metrics
• Successful expansion or launch of new value stream capabilities

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• At least 10 years in aerospace operations, repair/overhaul, or value stream leadership
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional operational teams
• Strong Lean/Value Stream Management background
• Experience with repair station processes and RTS documentation

WE VALUE

• Master’s degree or MBA
• Experience leading structured phase-gate or lifecycle management frameworks
• Aerospace MRO or OEM repair/overhaul experience
• ERP/MES proficiency and advanced analytical skills

Competencies

• Strong systems discipline and process focus
• Leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to develop and enforce standard work and audit-ready documentation

About Us

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace, we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Benefits

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Note: Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.