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Head of Production MES

  • Location: Shenzhen
  • Employment level: Direct entry
  • Function: Production
  • Working time: Full time
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Drive innovation, optimize manufacturing processes, and elevate operational excellence. Join a global team, empower smart factories, and shape the future of aviation production. Take flight with us and make an impact where precision meets progress!

Tasks

Your main tasks include, among others:

  • Lead the Mobile Engine Service (MES) team in engine maintenance activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and turnaround targets
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and company standards and regulations
  • Monitor capacity and demand, identify gaps, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement
  • Manage tooling and material availability for global Mobile Engine Service (MES) production events
  • Ensure proper management and regulatory compliance of tooling and materials
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, clear targets, and effective performance management
  • Support recruitment, training, facility planning, and business development initiatives
  • Collaborate with global MES network partners and contribute to the development of standards, processes, and new products

Behind the scenes

Ready to elevate aviation? As Head of Production MES at Lufthansa

You’ll drive cutting-edge digital solutions, optimize manufacturing, and lead a passionate team. Shape the future of smart production and join an industry leader. Apply now to soar with us and make your mark!

Requirements

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant aviation MRO experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role managing multiple teams
  • Strong expertise in production operations, tooling and material management, and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and deliver excellent production results
  • Proficiency in both English and Chinese language
  • Company will provide relocation assistance

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in China.

Contact

Yuwei Hao

Senior HR

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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