ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Industrialization, Tooling & Performance to support the implementation and ramp‑up of a new aeroderivative engine program based on the CFM56‑5B.
This role focuses on how defined manufacturing processes are executed at scale, ensuring that tools, equipment, layouts, and assembly methods enable safe, efficient, and repeatable execution at target rate, cost, and safety performance.
The Manufacturing Engineer will be a hands‑on presence on the shop floor, closely following engines through assembly and conversion, working directly with aerotechnicians to capture feedback first‑hand and introduce practical improvements to tooling, sequencing, and execution.
Join the team and be part of a dynamic organization that is actively shaping the future of aviation!
Responsibilities:
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Own tooling, fixtures, and equipment readiness required to execute aeroderivative engine assembly safely and at target production rate
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Optimize assembly and introduction of new aeroderivative parts, focusing on repeatability, ergonomics, and error‑proofing
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Maintain a hands‑on presence on the shop floor, following engines through assembly
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Work directly with aerotechnicians to capture execution challenges and improvement opportunities first‑hand
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Translate shop‑floor feedback into practical improvements to tooling, workstations, and assembly methods
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Support Make‑Ready, First Engine, and ramp‑up activities to achieve rate, cost, and safety targets
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Identify and mitigate execution, ergonomic, and safety risks related to new parts, tools, or processes
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
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Minimum 5 years of experience in:
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Engine MRO, assembly, or industrialization
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Hands‑on manufacturing engineering roles
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Strong practical understanding of:
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Tooling and fixtures
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Engine assembly and handling
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Shop‑floor execution in regulated environments
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Comfortable working directly with technicians and production teams
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Apply Today
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Play a critical role in launching a new engine program
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Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
What we offer you:
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Competitive compensation
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Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
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Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
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Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
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A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
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Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
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Medical Travel Insurance
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Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
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A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
Equal Opportunity Statement:
FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements in Quebec:
Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.
