Director, Fleet NPI Strategy

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

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• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
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Director, Fleet NPI Strategy

We’re looking for a Director, Fleet NPI Strategy to shape and execute Chromalloy’s New Product Introduction strategy across Aero, Power Generation, Military, and APU engine platforms. This executive-level role will connect market intelligence, fleet lifecycle trends, OEM and customer needs, and Chromalloy’s capabilities to identify where we should invest, what products and repair solutions the market will need, and where the greatest opportunities for long-term growth exist.

As a key member of the ECRS leadership team, you’ll work across Business Development, Engineering, Customer Support, ECOE, MARCOM, and site leadership to translate market insights into portfolio priorities and actionable growth strategies. You’ll develop business cases, evaluate opportunities across the engine lifecycle, engage with OEMs and customers, and help position Chromalloy to capture emerging opportunities as fleets and customer requirements evolve.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. In this role, you’ll help determine where Chromalloy invests next, connecting market needs with capabilities that support customers throughout the engine lifecycle.

Location: US Remote
Travel: Domestic & International travel as required by business needs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the NPI strategy across Aero, Power Generation, Military, and APU engine platforms, identifying opportunities for portfolio expansion and long-term growth.
• Develop a strong understanding of the fleet lifecycle, including how engine populations, utilization, maturity, retirements, and changing maintenance needs influence future repair demand.
• Build market intelligence around OEM product strategies, engine platforms, customer needs, competitive activity, and aftermarket trends to inform NPI priorities.
• Understand what OEMs and operators need from products and aftermarket solutions and translate those needs into opportunities for Chromalloy.
• Evaluate Chromalloy’s existing portfolio and capabilities to identify gaps and opportunities across new, mid-life, and mature engine platforms.
• Partner with Business Development and Customer Support to engage OEMs, operators, and other customers, identify unmet needs, and develop opportunities that support future growth.
• Build compelling business cases for new capabilities, products, repair solutions, and strategic investments based on market potential, customer demand, and business value.
• Translate customer and market insights into clear portfolio priorities, helping determine where Chromalloy should invest and which opportunities should move forward.
• Partner across Engineering, ECOE, ECRS sites, Business Development, Customer Support, and MARCOM to bring prioritized opportunities from concept to market.
• Monitor market, fleet, customer, and portfolio performance to ensure NPI priorities remain aligned with evolving business opportunities.
• Provide senior leadership with clear recommendations on market opportunities, portfolio strategy, investment priorities, competitive positioning, and growth potential.
• Support customer and OEM discussions by connecting Chromalloy’s capabilities with current and future market needs.
• Ensure all initiatives align with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and environmental requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within aerospace, aviation aftermarket, gas turbines, MRO, product strategy, NPI, engineering, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of engine and fleet lifecycles and how fleet dynamics influence aftermarket demand, product strategy, and investment decisions.
• Experience developing market intelligence and competitive insights and translating those insights into product, portfolio, or growth strategies.
• Understanding of OEM priorities, customer requirements, and aftermarket dynamics within aerospace or gas turbine markets.
• Demonstrated experience identifying market opportunities and building business cases that support investment and growth decisions.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to engage OEMs, operators, and other industry stakeholders and translate their needs into actionable opportunities.
• Experience partnering with Business Development, commercial, engineering, operations, and customer teams to move opportunities from market need through development and commercialization.
• Knowledge of Aero, Aeroderivative, Heavy Industrial Gas Turbine, Military, and/or APU engine platforms preferred.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities through both a market and business lens, balancing customer demand, competitive positioning, investment requirements, and long-term value.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

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.

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