[Hiring] Director, NPI Strategy @Chromalloy

Role Description

We're looking for a Director, NPI Strategy – Engine Component Repair Services (ECRS) Segments (New Engines) to lead the development and execution of Chromalloy's New Product Introduction (NPI) strategy across Aero, Power Generation, Military, and APU engine platforms. This executive-level role is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, expanding repair capabilities, and driving long-term revenue generation through strategic repair development initiatives.

As a key member of the ECRS leadership team, you will:

• Partner across Engineering, Business Development, Customer Support, ECOE, MARCOM, and site leadership teams to prioritize NPI investments, develop business cases, and bring innovative repair solutions to market.
• Drive portfolio growth while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability . Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. As a leader, you'll play a key role in developing talent, improving processes, and delivering results that help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: US Remote (Eastern Time Zone)

Travel: Domestic & International travel as required by business needs

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the NPI strategy for ECRS Segments, focused on component repair development for Aero, Power Generation, Military, and APU engine platforms.
• Evaluate Chromalloy's repair portfolio and capabilities to identify gaps, prioritize opportunities, and develop growth strategies for mature, mid-life, and new engine platforms.
• Build and present business cases for new repair capabilities, salvage programs, and strategic NPI investments.
• Partner with ECRS sites, ECOE, Business Development, Customer Support, and MARCOM to prioritize and execute NPI initiatives.
• Manage and optimize the NPI hopper using yield, inspection, and repair performance data to identify development opportunities.
• Engage directly with global customers to understand market demand, capability gaps, repair volumes, and emerging growth opportunities.
• Support OEM and FAA-DER repair development efforts, including qualification and approval activities where required.
• Drive strategic capability placement and long-term platform development plans across ECRS sites.
• Monitor key NPI programs, remove barriers to execution, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery against business objectives.
• Provide executive-level updates and recommendations to senior leadership regarding NPI strategy, portfolio performance, and growth opportunities.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders to align repair development activities with market needs.
• Coach and mentor engineering teams while promoting Chromalloy's values, people philosophy, and continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, quality, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering, including design, manufacturing, repair development, or related technical disciplines.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving results within a complex matrix organization.
• Demonstrated success developing business cases, product strategies, and growth initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
• Strong customer-facing experience, including technical sales support, executive engagement, and business development collaboration.
• Knowledge of Aero, Aeroderivative, Heavy Industrial Gas Turbine, Military, and APU engine platforms and associated repair requirements.
• Working knowledge of FAA, EASA, and other regulatory requirements governing aerospace component repair and NPI activities.
• Experience supporting OEM approvals, qualification programs, repair development programs, or New Product Introduction (NPI) portfolios preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, project portfolio management, budget oversight, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and related business tools.
• Formal leadership development or executive leadership training preferred.

Requirements

• This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Due to government regulation, only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.
• Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.
• Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.