Amanda Peattie
About Amanda Peattie
Amanda Peattie is a Product Portfolio Manager at Saab in Linköping, Sweden, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in aerospace engineering and engineering management, with previous roles at the New Zealand Defence Force and a Master's degree from The University of Auckland.
Work at Saab
Amanda Peattie has been serving as a Product Portfolio Manager at Saab since 2020. Her role is based in Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden. Prior to this position, she held multiple roles at Saab, including Technical Project Manager from 2018 to 2019 and R&D Program Manager for the Business Unit Avionics Systems from 2019 to 2020. In these positions, she demonstrated her ability to lead teams in complex projects and contributed to the development of advanced aerospace technologies.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Peattie holds a Master of Engineering Management from The University of Auckland, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronics from the University of Canterbury, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in aerospace engineering and engineering management, with a particular focus on Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), maintenance program development, and reliability engineering.
Background
Before joining Saab, Amanda Peattie worked at the New Zealand Defence Force in various engineering roles. She served as an Engineer from 2010 to 2011, then progressed to Engineering Manager for Maintenance Programs and Reliability from 2011 to 2014. She also held the position of Technical Project Manager for Aircraft Modifications in 2014 and Engineering Manager for Aeronautical Workshops from 2014 to 2015. Her experience spans over several years in project engineering and management within the defense sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amanda Peattie has demonstrated a strong capability in leading teams and managing complex projects within the aerospace and defense industries. Her roles at both Saab and the New Zealand Defence Force reflect her commitment to engineering excellence and project management. Her contributions have been pivotal in the areas of aircraft modifications and maintenance program development, showcasing her proficiency in engineering management.