Waleed Abdullah
Senior Engineering Programme Manager - Global Operations & Mro @Rolls-Royce
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Engineering Programme Manager - Global Operations & Mro @Rolls-Royce
Derby, GB
Accountable for all Operations and Services / MRO Engineering support activities across a $500M+ global aftermarket portfolio• Provide Part 145-aligned operational oversight across global MRO and service support activities• Lead lean transformation initiatives improving efficiency, turnaround time, and cost performance• Direct strategic supplier partnerships and capability development across Europe and APAC• Integrate Repair Engineering and Lifecycle Engineering (LCE) considerations into operational and investment decisions
EDUCATION
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng. Hons), Manufacturing Systems
ABOUT WALEED ABDULLAH
I am a senior aerospace operations and MRO leader with extensive experience across the full product and service lifecycle, spanning New Product Introduction (NPI), Part 21 industrialisation environments, Part 145 MRO operations, Repair Engineering, and Lifecycle Engineering (LCE).Currently operating at Leadership level, I have led large scale global operations and aftermarket portfolios, delivering transformation across OEM and in-service environments. My background uniquely bridges design-to-service continuity, enabling effective decision-making from entry into service through long-term fleet sustainment.I am recognised for:• Leading global MRO and aftermarket operations support• Driving lean transformation, cost optimisation, and operational excellence• Embedding repair strategy and lifecycle cost thinking into operational decisions• Operating in highly regulated aerospace environments (EASA Part 21 & Part 145, FAA)• Building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams across regionsMy career has been shaped within Rolls-Royce plc, where I have held progressively leadership roles across NPI, manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket operations, providing me with a rare end-to-end perspective valued by OEMs, MROs, and airlines alike.
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