Aftermarket Strategy Manager

Job description

Who YOU are and what YOU can become The Manager, Aftermarket Strategy is responsible for developing, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives that maximize long‑term revenue, profitability, and customer value within the aftermarket business. This role partners closely with program management, customer support, product support, spares, supply chain, and finance teams to define growth opportunities, optimize service offerings, and strengthen the competitive positioning of aftermarket products and solutions. Who WE are and where WE are going At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise. What YOU will do: • Lead the creation and deployment of the aftermarket growth strategy across assigned product lines or regions. • Analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer needs to identify opportunities for new service offerings, pricing strategies, repairs, or lifecycle value propositions. • Drive business cases for strategic initiatives, including investment modeling, ROI analysis, and scenario planning. • Support development and refinement of long‑term service agreements, repair programs, spare parts strategies, and digital/service enablement roadmaps. • Partner with engineering, MRO, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of product lifecycle decisions with aftermarket goals. • Oversee license agreements and related activities. • Monitor aftermarket performance metrics (sales, margin, attach rate, repair cost, reliability trends) and recommend actions to improve financial and operational outcomes. • Lead cross-functional projects that improve customer experience, cost competitiveness, and service delivery performance. • Communicate strategy, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership through clear presentations and data-driven storytelling. • Support annual and long-range planning activities tied to aftermarket revenue, cost, and strategic priorities. What YOU must bring to Succeed • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred. • 10+ years of experience in aftermarket services, product support, strategy, or related functions—preferably in aerospace, industrial equipment, or transportation, or sectors. • This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status. Desired Characteristics: • Strong analytical and financial modeling abilities. • Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority. • Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Understanding of product lifecycle economics, repair/overhaul processes, and/or service business models is a strong plus. At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities . Estimate salary range for this role: $120,000 to $150,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package. ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits: As a full-time employee of ST Engineering MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date Health Flexible Spending Accounts Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes Immediate 401k vesting Educational Assistance Life Insurance Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff) Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings. It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at .