ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI Hyphen’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 currently seeking an Industrial Engineer to play a key role in the setup of FTAI Hyphen’s aeroderivative engine program. You will be part of the POWER program implementation team in charge of the production readiness, from shop floor layout design, flow efficiency & throughput calculations to strategic layout modifications sequencing to secure a smooth and efficient program ramp-up. Join the team and be part of a dynamic organization that is actively shaping the future of aviation!

Responsibilities:

• Own the production area layout design, workstation definition, and material flow to enable safe and efficient execution in an MRO environment.
• Establish and maintain throughput/capacity plans (labor, cycle time/takt assumptions) and partner with Planning/Operations on line balancing, staffing, and bottleneck removal.
• Lead tooling alignment and readiness (tooling needs, point-of-use strategy, and coordination to ensure availability).
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and track performance using KPIs (e.g., throughput, WIP, OEE, cycle time), improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and leadership to ensure alignment and successful implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in industrial engineering, or closely related roles within aerospace, MRO, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with layout design(AutoCAD), material flow, time studies/standard work, and line balancing in a shop-floor environment.
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustaining influential relationships with multifunctional teams within an operational environment
• Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods; ability to use data/KPIs to prioritize and validate improvements.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Apply Today

• Play a critical role in launching a new engine program by implementing essential shop floor processes and production tools.
• Work in a fast FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a global leader in commercial jet engine maintenance and leasing, specializing in CFM56 and V2500 engines. We offer a proprietary portfolio of products, including the Module Factory, and are a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, allowing us to deliver cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and MRO customers. With offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, we are actively shaping the future of aviation. The Industrial Engineer will be a key player in the POWER program implementation, ensuring production readiness from shop floor layout to strategic modifications for a smooth program ramp-up.