Aerospace Engineering Manager

Position Summary

Manages and directs engineering department resources and activities. Technical approval responsibility for the design of current production work and new product development activities. Develops and recommends corporate engineering policies and procedures consistent with company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Solves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree; at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Technical Skills: Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner or develop alternative solutions; proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating system; ability to thrive in a changing, fast-paced growing and dynamic business; detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Physical Requirements: Extended screen time; long periods of sitting; potentially long hours; supervisory responsibilities.