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Senior Cabin Modifications & Engineering Program Manager

As a Senior Cabin Modifications & Engineering Program Manager, you will lead and drive the delivery of customer offers/proposals pertaining to aircraft cabin upgrades, interior modification programs and customer-centric solutions across Airbus commercial programs/products. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, certification, production, airline customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, engineering statement of work, project schedule, and project costs (engineering and parts). Offers/proposals are to be delivered within the framework of full compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering professional with demonstrated experience in aircraft cabin modification (layout and systems) projects, familiarity with STC/DOA processes, and technical program leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Opportunity/Project Evaluation: 30%

  • Assess customer requirements and specifications related to the desired "To Be" aircraft configuration

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to conduct an initial technical feasibility study (including risk assessment) of the desired modification.

  • Work with engineering and kitting teams to develop a rough order of magnitude cost estimate for a potential project

• Offer/Proposal Development: 50%

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to expand the previous evaluation into a detailed Offer specifying the scope of work, firm cost estimate, and accurate schedule

  • Coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure proposals align with customer needs and are competitively priced

  • Support negotiations with customers and suppliers to secure favorable agreements and contract terms

• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: 15%

  • Ensure that customer expectations are understood and integrated into engineering plans with a strong focus on safety, performance, and compliance.

  • Foster strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and providing excellent customer service throughout the offer lifecycle.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned: 5%

  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Qualified Experience and Training

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in Engineering and/or PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Required Experience

• 9+ years of engineering experience in aircraft interiors, cabin modifications, systems integration, or similar aviation roles.

• Proven background in technical project or program management, ideally including STC, modifications, or cabin reconfiguration projects.

• Ability to interpret and develop engineering drawings, BOMs, technical reports, and certification documentation.

• Demonstrated success working with airline customers, MROs, OEM partners, and cross-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Experience

• In-depth knowledge of aircraft cabin systems, regulatory frameworks (FAA/EASA), and certification pathways.

• Experience with cabin layout re-designs, seat-module integration, monument placement, IFE/PSU integration, or advanced interior systems.

• Familiarity with digital design tools and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.

Travel Required

• 5% Domestic and International.

Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US

Qualified Skills:

• Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Technical leadership with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to present complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

  • Customer-facing experience with strong relationship building skills.

  • Strong organizational capabilities, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Team player with the drive to influence cross-functional decision making.

• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Working knowledge of Airbus Aircraft Cabin.

Required Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.

• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas and status of work.

Preferred Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages)

• Conversational French and/or German.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency

• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

Level of Decision Making: (Level/Impact of decision making: strategic, tactical, operational)

• Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational tasks.

Organizational information

Is this a people manager?: No

# of Exempt Reports:

# of Non-Exempt Reports:

Job Dimensions

• Work is performed without appreciable directions. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Nature of Contacts

Involved, negotiation type communication on a regular basis with external parties only.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 60% Remote 40%

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Daily

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely