Project Lead – MRO
Mission
We are currently supporting a global leader in advanced aerospace electrical systems and power solutions, supporting both civil and military aviation markets. Their technologies are integral to aircraft performance, safety, and efficiency, spanning power generation, distribution, wiring, and onboard systems integration.
The Project Lead Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to support the establishment of a new overseas MRO facility for their client. This is a high-impact role focused on coordinating cross-functional deliverables, aligning internal and customer stakeholders, and ensuring the successful industrialisation of a new shop capability.
You will work at the intersection of engineering, industrialisation, supply chain, and customer operations, playing a key role in bringing a complex aerospace MRO capability from concept to operational readiness.
Project Lead Key Responsibilities
1. Agreement & Project Scope
Support agreement discussions under Customer Support Management (CSM) responsibility
Ensure comprehensive coverage of all deliverables, including:
* Project planning and coordination
* Shop scope definition
* Tooling
* Training
* Spare parts
* Technical publications
* Ongoing technical support
2. Customer Plan Coordination
Review and challenge the customer’s project plan
Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure feasibility and alignment
Identify and mitigate conflicts with:
* Development programmes
* In-Service Evaluation (ISE)
* Retrofit activities
3. Tooling Strategy
Review preliminary rough order of magnitude (ROM) tooling requirements
Develop firm cost estimates and lead times
Enable customer purchase order readiness
Collaborate closely with Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain teams
4. Training Programme
Define training solutions aligned with quality and regulatory requirements
Ensure alignment with customer operational readiness goals
Develop training content and delivery schedules
Assess need for advanced modules (e.g. troubleshooting capability)
5. Spare Parts Planning
Review initial safety stock proposals
Develop phased supply plans aligned to MRO ramp-up
Optimise inventory against forecast consumption
6. Repair Flow & Industrialisation
Define repair scope and end-to-end operational flow
Establish readiness criteria and cut-off gates
Identify subcontracting requirements where necessary
Develop and manage stage-gate implementation plans
7. Technical Documentation
Manage preparation and release of technical publications
Ensure customer access aligns with authorised capability scope
Support development of work instructions and logbook structures
8. Test Rig Integration
Support test rig correlation activities
Provide reference “gold unit”
Define required engineering support
Clarify responsibilities (with OEM ownership retained for test rigs)
9. Technical Support Model
Define long-term support strategy, including:
* Monthly support allocation
* Scope of services
Assess need for on-site support and deployment durations
Candidate Profile for the Project Lead
Proven experience in aerospace MRO, manufacturing, or complex engineering environments
Strong project leadership experience, ideally within aerospace or industrialisation programmes
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams
Experience in shop setup, capability build, or industrialisation projects
Strong stakeholder management skills across customers, engineering, and operations
Solid understanding of:
* Tooling strategies
* Training development
* Supply chain and spare parts planning
* Technical documentation within regulated environments
Why Join Us?
Be part of a strategic international expansion project
Work within a cutting-edge aerospace technology environment
Engage with global stakeholders and customers
Play a key role in delivering a new operational capability from the ground up