Head of Engineering

  • Location

    Shenzhen

  • Employment level

    Direct entry

  • Function

    Engineering

  • Working time

    Full time

  • Publishing date

    05-12-2026

  • Application deadline

    06-09-2026

Drive innovation and excellence! Lead a talented team to deliver safe, reliable, and cutting-edge MRO solutions. Shape technical standards, develop advanced repair methods, and inspire continuous improvement in a dynamic aviation environment. Join us and set new benchmarks in engineering!

Drive innovation and excellence! Lead a talented team to deliver safe, reliable, and cutting-edge MRO solutions. Shape technical standards, develop advanced repair methods, and inspire continuous improvement in a dynamic aviation environment. Join us and set new benchmarks in engineering!

Tasks

What you'll do:

  • Define and implement technical standards for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and competitiveness
  • Develop Design Organization Approval (DOA) and Designated Engineering Representative (DER) repair solutions as cost-efficient alternatives to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repairs, complying with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) standards
  • Lead new capability setup, collaborating with quality and production departments
  • Work with LHT engineering on repair projects and OEM technical issues
  • Lead technical investigations and provide reports for warranty claims
  • Support sales, customer service, and production with technical expertise
  • Maintain technical library for compliance
  • Manage budgets, develop team, set targets, and support Business Unit head in achieving KPIs

Behind the scenes

Lead innovation and excellence as Head of Engineering at Lufthansa!

Shape the future of aviation by guiding a talented team, driving technical standards, and delivering world-class MRO solutions. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to make an impact, apply now and join us in setting new industry benchmarks!

Requirements

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Engineering or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in the Aviation MRO industry, including at least 5 years in an engineering role within MRO or equivalent, with a strong technical and management background
  • Strategic knowledge and capabilities in the MRO market, airworthiness legislation, product knowledge, as well as materials, processes, and repair methods
  • Must posses legal work permit in China
  • Proficiency in Business English and Chinese (spoken and written)
  • Strong willingness to travel for business as required

Company

About Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen Co., Ltd. (深圳汉莎技术有限公司)

Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen (LTS), established in 2000, is a Sino-German joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG (80%) and Beijing Kailan Aviation Technology Company (20%) for the repair of aircraft components. Located at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, LTS is strategically in the Greater Bay Area with easy access to Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou and connections to Asia and the rest of the world. LTS is a comprehensive MRO services provider, mainly providing aircraft component repair and technical services to airlines in China and the Asia-Pacific region. There are three Business Units in LTS, namely Airframe related component (ARC), Component Service (COM) and Mobile Engine Service (MES), which offers a wide range of repair services including in-depth parts repair and on-site emergency support. In addition to repair services, LTS also provides Spare Support for AOG. LTS has been certified by more than 10 civil aviation authorities, including the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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