Aftermarket Engineering Supervisor
About The Position
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Aftermarket Engineering Supervisor. This position is based at our Jackson, MS facility. The Jackson facility has approximately 550 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets. This role oversees manufacturing engineering activities associated with Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)-driven repair processes, engineering print interpretation, tooling solutions, warranty adjudication, process validation, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical support for production operations. The supervisor serves as a key interface between Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Program Management, and Customer Support organizations to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The Aerospace Aftermarket Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team that supports the repair, overhaul, assembly, and testing of aerospace hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, and motorpump assemblies used in both commercial and military aircraft applications. The position provides technical leadership and operational support to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective execution of aftermarket repair and overhaul operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Industrial Technology from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing or engineering experience not including co-op or internship experience.
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee
- Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 60 miles of the Jackson, MS facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Seven (7) years of manufacturing or engineering experience.
- Experience with 3D CAD modeling and the creation of detailed drawings.
- Previous Leadership driving manufacturing Lean and continuous improvement projects including waste reduction.
- Previous experience Training and developing technician as well as providing oversight and coaching to other team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technical specialists supporting aerospace aftermarket operations.
- Establish team priorities aligned with site safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Drive accountability and foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and employee engagement.
- Provide engineering leadership for repair and overhaul operations involving hydraulic pumps, motors, and motorpump assemblies.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, process instructions, and engineering documentation supporting repair and overhaul activities.
- Provide technical guidance to operations personnel regarding product assembly, teardown, inspection, repair, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Support disposition and resolution of technical issues impacting production flow and customer commitments.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to resolve product and process-related concerns.
- Coordinate review and validation of Component Maintenance Manuals and supporting technical documentation.
- Lead the design, development, procurement, and implementation of production and test tooling.
- Oversee tooling evaluation and tool equivalency validation programs to ensure compliance with CMM and engineering requirements.
- Lead technical evaluation and adjudication of warranty claims involving repaired and overhauled products.
- Conduct root cause investigations to determine failure modes and responsibility.
- Collaborate with Quality, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the aftermarket value stream.
- Lead projects focused on reducing cycle time, improving first-pass yield, increasing throughput, and lowering operational costs.
- Conduct and oversee labor studies, work measurement activities, and process analysis.
- Develop and maintain standard labor times and manufacturing process estimates.
- Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for capacity improvements and resource optimization.
- Support strategic planning for workforce utilization and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Partner with Quality teams to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and procedural adherence throughout the organization.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
