Capital Equipment Project Manager, CRS Division

Standard Aero•Sharonville, OH

3h•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

StandardAero is seeking a CRS Capital Equipment Project Manager to lead standardization, risk management, procurement, installation, and maintenance methodology for capital equipment and automated systems across CRS. This role manages project timelines, budgets, vendor selection, and cross-functional coordination with engineering and manufacturing to ensure equipment meets technical, safety, and production requirements. The manager will maintain equipment risk profiles that drive capital purchases, upgrades, and repairs, and will establish preventative maintenance standards to maximize asset life and availability. They will also identify and drive technology insertion opportunities in partnership with engineering and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience managing capital equipment projects in manufacturing or MRO environments (procurement, vendor management, installation, commissioning).
3+ years of demonstrated project management skills, including schedule and budget control.
3+ years of experience managing equipment lifecycle, preventative maintenance, and equipment-related risk management activities as well as developing technical documentation, including procedures, routings, and/or technical specifications.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience using CAD and/or 3D modeling software for tooling or fixture design.
Experience with precision measurement, equipment commissioning practices, and manufacturing inspection criteria.
Experience with thermal spray, CNC machining, tool & die design/manufacture, or similar specialized processes.
Experience in aerospace MRO or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing, production, or MRO environment.
PMP or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Manage equipment projects from initial need identification and specification to procurement, final commissioning, and operations handover.
Manage capital equipment projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover — schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
Develop detailed project schedules, allocate resources, and track key milestones using scheduling tools.
Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers, operations, procurement and external equipment suppliers to source components and manage lead times; lead procurement and vendor management including RFQs, evaluation, and contract execution.
Oversee project finances and bill-of-materials (BOM) accuracy; ensure estimates cover procurement and installation to produce high-fidelity numbers for the CRS Capital Plan.
Standardize equipment and processes across CRS to reduce variance, cost, and downtime.
Develop and maintain equipment risk profiles that inform purchase upgrade, repair decisions, and capital allocation.
Define and implement preventative maintenance methodologies, spare parts strategies, and lifecycle cost analyses to maximize asset uptime and life.
Ensure all equipment complies with industry safety standards (e.g., LOTO, OSHA) and site safety practices prior to turning over to production.
Drive continuous improvement and technology insertion, evaluating automation and hardware upgrades for productivity, safety, and reliability gains.
Create technical documentation: installation plans, maintenance procedures, acceptance criteria, and training materials.
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and safety to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.