Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects related to externals hardware design using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some engineering judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing /technical engineering processes with variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical /systems thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead medium up to big projects, capable to asses risks balance/mitigation and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Credentials: Solid knowledge of product design, test (Instrumentation and data analysis), qualification of aircraft components, knowledge of CAD/CAM, GD&T and Finite Element Analysis Software
• Project Management: Proven track record of project management methodology, tools, strategic planning, drive for execution, capability for handling multiple priorities/projects at same time
• Business Communication: Assertive communication with peers and Executive C-Level, program plan Vs Commitments Vs Results, English language at business conversational level
• Requirements Management: Experience on requirements management, transferred into product design, Risk Assessment/Abatement plan
• Knowledge Transfer: Capable to teach, coach, mentor younger colleagues on indirect report line, capable to extend working collaboration in a matrix environment.
• Bachelor Degree.
• Good communication in English and Spanish.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in Aircraft design, certification process
• Proven track record of execution/results oriented mindset
• Experience leading multiple teams either on direct line report or matrix environment
• Knowledge on Externals Design for Aircraft Industry or DB19

Additional Information