Job Details

We're looking for a talented Engineering Manager to join our team and play a key role in developing and optimizing engineering processes. In this hands-on leadership position, you will ensure product functionality while maintaining cost efficiency, and work closely with Engineering team and other departments such as Manufacturing and Aircraft Services to promote seamless collaboration. You will be responsible for the creation of essential technical design packages, such as engineering drawings, verification analyses, and procedures, all of which support our manufacturing processes. As part of your role, you'll also evaluate and implement engineering changes and meet specification requirements to drive continuous improvement. In addition to overseeing daily operations, you will manage both internal teams and contractors, ensuring that project milestones are met and budgets are adhered to. You'll be involved in every step of the process, from development to implementation, making this a hands-on, dynamic role. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to lead a collaborative, results-driven team while actively contributing to project success, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an Engineering Department that follows Industry Engineering Standards and Practices and complies with ISO 9001 processes
• Develop Annual Engineering Budgets (NPD department, IRAD, and CRAD)
• Develop Annual Engineering goals
• Report NPD Budgets to COO (Monthly)
• Report Engineering, IRAD, and CRAD project status to VP Business Operations (Weekly)
• Review and approve actions, staff, and timelines directly with VP Business Operations
• Build and maintain a team that is competent, dedicated, and motivated to achieving company goals
• Directs and manages ASU Engineering technical production documentation database to include standardization of drawings, drafting manual, standard notes, library etc. (ASU Network, ASU Share file Network, ASU Product Documentation Vaults)
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in industry tradeshows or conferences
• As a working manager, will direct, manage and assist ASU Cockpit Modification (STC) groups drawing/drafting development and maintenance function as well as develop and manage Engineering Drawing Quality Control process
• Directs and oversees ASU transition to production engineering projects
• Directs and manages ASU engineering Configuration Change Board (CCB) and engineering CCB meetings
• Runs and manages formal ASU product engineering Corrective Action Request (CAR) process through formal engineering corrective action process function
• Collaborates with Quality Department to ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications
• Assists in the engineering and technical assessment of vendors and subcontractors
• Stay informed concerning new engineering and manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
• Attend STC Cockpit meetings to stay abreast of changing schedules. Develop and maintain engineering schedules in order to deliver goods and services according to internal need and ultimately the ASU Promise dates

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in product or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in an engineering supervisory position. Prefer experience with Electro-optical system/subassembly/component manufacturing; Experience as a team leader; Technical background, specifically process/manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of fundamental design practices including problem definition, concept selection, proof of concept, and implementation
• Ability to catch minor engineering documentation errors which can result in major product and production problems
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; communication skills for overseeing staff and working with other management personnel
• Excellent computer skills with direct and practical experience in current industrial engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD) software tool standards such as Solidworks or equivalent. Solidworks experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize. Requires strong engineering project management and team building skills, and ability to establish priorities and work direction
• Relevant training and/or certifications as an Engineering Manager
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts