Procurement Specialist/Manufacturing Engineer

Procurement Specialist/Manufacturing Engineer – R&D Program

Location: Indianapolis, IN or New York, NY

About FTAI Aviation Ltd.

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI's propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. 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, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

Role Overview

FTAI Aviation is seeking a highly driven expert in gas turbine engine procurement with manufacturing engineering expertise to support an aeroderivative development engine program. This individual will be responsible for supplier engagement, development, and hardware procurement for fast-make development parts and production hardware planning and development.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Manager and Chief Design and Development Engineer to ensure hardware deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and with operational rigor. The Procurement Specialist/Management Engineer will also collaborate with leadership, supply chain, finance, operations, and external partners to maintain alignment, manage priorities, and drive measurable results.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on, high-visibility role that requires a combination of technical understanding, organizational excellence, and the ability to engage new suppliers and quickly develop cost and scheduling support to keep the program on pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a supplier network for fast-make development and production parts, ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Work with supply chain and engineering to minimize lead times and any unnecessary requirements.
• Own the supply chain and coordinate changes needed to support design, assembly build, and test execution.
• Partner with the program leadership and cross-functional leaders to track progress, resolve issues, and manage priorities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and fabrication partners to ensure timely procurement and production readiness.
• Coordinate with Test Owners, Test Facilities, and Instrumentation teams to ensure all prerequisites are closed before test.
• Quantify schedule impact of engineering changes before approval.
• Develop schedule recovery plans with accountable owners and measurable outputs.
• Provide regular program updates, metrics, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Identify risks, interdependencies, and potential roadblocks; develop and execute mitigation plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional R&D or engineering program in aerospace, energy, or related high-technology sectors.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with manufacturing engineering, supplier development, or procurement is preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, testing, procurement, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Highly driven, structured, and adaptable; able to lead through ambiguity and deliver results.