Director,Manufacturing Engineering & Assembly

FTAI Aviation LLC

About The Position

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) owns and maintains commercial jet engines, focusing on CFM56 and V2500 engines. Their proprietary products and joint ventures enable cost savings and flexibility for customers. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, facilitating engine acquisitions. The company invests in aviation assets and aerospace products for strong cash flows and growth. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. FTAI Power is a new, rapidly growing platform within FTAI Aviation. It is dedicated to converting CFM56 jet engines into 25-megawatt aeroderivative gas turbines for data centers and AI hyperscalers. Launched in December 2025, FTAI Power addresses the surge in electricity demand from AI infrastructure. It offers a modular, 25-MW turbine as a scalable alternative to traditional grid connections, deployable quickly and maintained using FTAI's existing MRO infrastructure. The CFM56 core is remanufactured and adapted with aeroderivative components using a proprietary conversion architecture, resulting in a reliable gas turbine with fine output control and a conversion cycle of 30-45 days per unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role within an aerospace, jet engine, or precision manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience developing assembly processes from ground up, including process planning, tooling design, and work instruction authoring.
Strong knowledge of jet engine components, modules, or systems (e.g., turbine, compressor, combustor, accessory drives).
Proficiency with engineering tools: CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent), ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Certified in Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
Experience with AS9100, FAA Part 145, and relevant airworthiness standards.
Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and assembly personnel, setting performance goals and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
Own the development, documentation, and implementation of assembly processes, work instructions, and tooling plans for new and existing programs.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability (DFM/DFA) and drive early manufacturing involvement in product development.
Establish and maintain assembly line configurations, workstation layouts, and production flow to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) activities related to manufacturing non-conformances and assembly escapes.
Drive production readiness reviews (PRR) and manufacturing readiness level (MRL) assessments for new program launches.
Partner with supply chain, quality, and program management to resolve material, tooling, and scheduling issues impacting production.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for assembly efficiency, first pass yield, labor utilization, and cycle time.
Ensure all manufacturing and assembly activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, AS9100, OSHA) and company quality management system.
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, automation opportunities, and lean initiatives to enhance operational capability.