Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications (m/f/d)
Core
Lead engineering governance, compliance, and technical standards for aircraft cabin retrofit and modification programs in commercial aviation.
Role type
Senior Manager, Engineering Leadership (Aerospace)
Builds
Aircraft retrofit solutions for commercial aviation customers (Connectivity, SIT, and Interiors Programs)
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation / Commercial Aircraft Modifications
Required skills
Aerospace engineering leadership, Design Organization Approval (DOA) management, airworthiness compliance, engineering governance, team coaching, regulatory strategy, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Experience in EASA Part 21J environments, certification processes, Chartered Engineer status, complex program support, organizational improvement
Technologies
EASA Part 21J, DOA frameworks, airworthiness standards
Responsibilities
Lead and provide functional direction to Chief Electrical, Payloads, and Systems Engineers; maintain organizational frameworks for compliance and technical excellence; engage with Connectivity, SIT, and Interiors programs to harmonize quality frameworks; provide leadership and coaching to senior engineering staff; oversee functional engineering standards and best practices; act as a key escalation point for technical and compliance issues; align engineering capability with business and customer needs; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
