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United Airlines Senior Manager - Engine Supplier Management & Maintenance Strategy in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Key Responsibilities:
This Senior Manager of Engine Supplier Management & Maintenance Strategy leads a team of analysts, program managers, and/or lead program managers in handling engine, APU, component, and piece-part maintenance accomplished by outside suppliers, including engine OEMs such as CFM, GE, IAE, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney. This role is also responsible for developing and leading engine, APU, component, and piece-part maintenance strategy (near and long-term). This role has extensive cross-functional visibility, including with engine asset management, global procurement, finance, engineering, and quality. Responsible to develop, oversee and present projects to internal and supplier executives.
Oversee engine and APU maintenance spend associated with repair orders and contracts between the Company and its suppliers
Develop and lead maintenance strategy (near and long term) in collaboration with stakeholders by forecasting maintenance, designing RFPs, developing maintenance contracts, and evaluating spare needs
Champion engine maintenance and supply chain projects by leading or supporting cross-functional teams that may include engineering, global sourcing, finance, supply chain, quality, and line maintenance
Coordinate with quality and engineering to ensure suppliers follow Company maintenance requirements
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate business review meetings with key suppliers
Coordinate with fleet management on aircraft fleet strategy to ensure optimal use of engine assets
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or 4 years of relevant work experience
5+ years’ experience in aircraft or engine maintenance, supply chain management, procurement, or contract management
Strong organizational and continuous improvement skills
Ability to lead and support a team of experienced professionals
Ability to read and understand complex contracts
Ability to review invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance
Ability to convince, persuade and professionally negotiate with internal and external executives
Strong business sense
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Masters of Science degree in Engineering or MBA
Experience administrating engine maintenance agreements
Experience administering cost-per-hour agreements
Experience leading teams through indirect influence
Experience directly leading others
Process improvement experience
Airframe and Powerplant License
Knowledge of jet engine maintenance including overhaul events
Detailed understanding of jet engine components
The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $169,950.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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