Manager of Engineering
Miami, FL 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As an Engineering Manager, you will provide overall direction to the engineering function through development of engineering policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements and corporate standards. The successful incumbent will direct engineering resources on the business unit in order to efficiently improve the processes, procedures, methods and materials used in the repair and overhaul processes while ensuring product quality is maintained and striving for quality improvements.

What you'll do:

Immune Specific Accountabilities

  • Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
  • Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.


Specific Accountabilities

  • Directs strategic business unit engineering activities and resources including supervision and training of personnel, representing engineering and product development functions. Develops and recommends business unit engineering policies and procedures consistent with company and strategic business unit objectives.
  • Coordinates engineering resources required for the support of strategic business unit objectives.
  • Provides management review and control of all engineering work including project development, staff assignment and application of engineering principles throughout the business unit.
  • Facilitates project teams by providing assistance in project planning, application of quality improvement tools, assistance in measures of performance selection, capital asset acquisition, tooling development and assessing training needs.
  • Provides direction to ensure that training and education programs are implemented to increase engineering staff skills and to meet technological change requirements of the engineering function. Audits and reviews the quality of engineering programs and makes recommendations as appropriate.
  • Analyzes existing production methods and recommends modifications necessary to improve and streamline the process. Evaluates new production technology and recommends re-engineering options to improve the economy and quality of products. Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct prototype runs for products or processes. Reviews project results and interprets technical trends throughout all areas of the business unit.
  • Implements environmental programs supporting corporate targets. Coordinates internal environmental reporting.
  • Coordinates planning, organization, budgeting, program timing and specifications of all engineering projects and assures timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Directs and coordinates engineering activities designed to improve shop floor practice aimed at reducing non-conformance and improving product quality and reliability.
  • Keeps abreast of engineering trends and developments for application in the business unit.
  • Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
  • Actively participates in the management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
  • Carries out special projects as assigned.
  • Four direct reports


Future responsibilities of the role may include multiple site leadership and some travel to additional StandardAero facilities.

Position Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of gas turbine engine theory and performance.
  • Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
  • University degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
  • Several years of supervisory experience in engineering design, manufacturing or production environment.
  • Sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job.
  • Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is six to ten years.


Benefits that make life better:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities


Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
Security Clearance Note
Engineering
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