Supply Base Management Specialist

Position Responsibilities

• Work directly with team, organizational, and program level operations leaders to support installation readiness and resolve build/installation discrepancies that could impact production flow or delivery milestones
• Ensure accurate engine configuration records (build packages, modification status, LLPs, serialized-part traceability, and Airworthiness Directives) to maintain regulatory compliance
• Serve as propulsion SME for Preflight & Delivery (PF&D) (engine runs, flight ops, compliance and borescope inspections) to resolve issues before FAA/customer acceptance
• Provide technical support for engine nonconformances, discrepancies, and build issues to Liaison/Propulsion Engineering teams
• Collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to address quality concerns, part shortages, and technical inquiries; review performance data and escalate production-impacting issues
• Lead resolution of customer issues (including comfort/commitment letters) and pursue cost recovery for production impacts causing disruptions or delivery delays
• Support production rate increases by identifying constraints, evaluating OEM/supplier support plans, and recommending process improvements
• Lead root-cause investigations for installation, test, configuration anomalies, and conformity inspections; coordinate corrective actions with Quality, Engineering, and OEM partners

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engine operations, propulsion systems, manufacturing support, or related aerospace/aviation fields
• 5+ years of experience interpreting technical drawings, build records, service manuals, and configuration documents
• 3+ years of experience working with gas turbine engine systems, assembly processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
• 3+ years of experience working with senior leaders/executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives
• 3+ years of experience working with project management practices and how they can be applied
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 5%

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 4: 8+ years of experience in engine operations, propulsion systems, manufacturing support, or related aerospace/aviation fields
• 8+ years of experience interpreting technical drawings, build records, service manuals, and configuration documents
• 5+ years of experience working with gas turbine engine systems, assembly processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
• 5+ years of experience working with senior leaders/executives to communicate strategic plans and objectives
• 5+ years of experience working with project management practices and how they can be applied
• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Degree
• Pilot license or A&P certification
• 5+ years of experience in an aircraft production or final assembly environment
• 5+ years of experience with Boeing systems (CMES, REDARS, PDM, Velocity and configuration management tools)
• Understanding of FAA/EASA type certification, conformity, airworthiness release process and delivery documentation requirements
• Experience coordinating with engine OEMs (GE, CFM, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce)