What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I position at MTU Aero Engines North America?
Code - STPPE
We Shape the Future of Aviation - one in three planes flies with MTU technology. We work hard to keep growing – not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come. Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.
MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off. MTU AENA employees drive their own success in an environment that celebrates achievements.
Reporting to the Powerplant Engineering (PPE) Manager, the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I is a key technical contributor responsible for developing, governing, and optimizing the documentation and technical guidance required to support gas turbine engine overhauls across global customer fleets.
In this role, you will provide technical insight into engine maintenance strategies, influence cost-driven decision-making for Fleet Management Program (FMP) MRO contracts, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex overhaul topics—balancing cost efficiency, reliability, and engine safety across the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine programs.
Essential Functions:
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MTU AENA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. For more information and additional resources on “EEO is the Law,” please visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees/index.cfm
We Shape the Future of Aviation - one in three planes flies with MTU technology. We work hard to keep growing – not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come. Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.
MTU is looking for an experienced engineer to join us for an opportunity to progress their career through meaningful work in a collaborative environment. We are committed to building your engineering expertise, gas turbine hardware knowledge and project management skills. Our company offers a comprehensive set of benefits so that you can select what best meets your needs. We also promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid work schedule, flexible work arrangements, and paid time off. MTU AENA employees drive their own success in an environment that celebrates achievements.
Reporting to the Powerplant Engineering (PPE) Manager, the Senior Technical Powerplant Engineer I is a key technical contributor responsible for developing, governing, and optimizing the documentation and technical guidance required to support gas turbine engine overhauls across global customer fleets.
In this role, you will provide technical insight into engine maintenance strategies, influence cost-driven decision-making for Fleet Management Program (FMP) MRO contracts, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex overhaul topics—balancing cost efficiency, reliability, and engine safety across the Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine programs.
Essential Functions:
- Technical Leadership for Engine Shop Visits – Lead oversight of engine shop visits under FMP, Fixed-Price Agreements, and Maintenance Cost Guarantees, ensure technical and commercial outcomes meet program objectives while upholding flight safety
- Trusted Engineering Advisor – Provide expert technical recommendations to Fleet Technical Managers, Resident Center Managers, and Powerplant Engineers worldwide; influence workscopes and disposition decisions for best overall lifecycle value
- Advanced Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis – Support and guide investigations for fleet-wide or engine-specific events, develop data-driven recommendations that improve engine time-on-wing, reliability, and overhaul cost structures
- Strategic Cost & Technical Decision Support – Drive shop-visit cost analyses and present technical and financial insights to Fleet Managers and Engine Services Finance at Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to inform cost-reduction and maintenance strategy decisions
- Vendor & Outsource Oversight – Define technical expectations, validate quality of output, and ensure alignment with MTU standards for outsourced workscope execution
- Mentorship & Knowledge Development – Coach and support early-career Powerplant Engineers; promote best practices, continuous learning, and technical rigor across the team
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrate strategic thinking; anticipate downstream impacts of technical, commercial, and operational decisions
- Operate with a strong sense of urgency and accountability, prioritize actions that protect engine safety, reliability, and program cost objectives
- Pursue continuous improvement and self-development; actively shares knowledge to elevate team capability
- Demonstrate success influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving complex tasks to closure
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 5–12 years of relevant engineering experience (gas turbine, MRO, or powerplant strongly preferred)
- Hands-on experience with engine hardware, MRO shop visit activity, fleet management, or maintenance program cost analysis preferred
- Experience in a customer facing role, handling multiple projects, collaborating with fleet managers and airlines or lessors strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills and customer engagement abilities highly desirable
- Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated technical competence in related discipline
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship
Ready to give your career a boost? Send us your complete application by listing your earliest possible start date. We look forward to getting to know you.
MTU AENA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. For more information and additional resources on “EEO is the Law,” please visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees/index.cfm