Group Lead

About the role

MTU Aero Engines North America Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to join our dedicated team as Group Lead. This role is based in Rocky Hill, Starter area, Engineering and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring work environment that motivates team members
• Actively identify and remove barriers that might demotivate employees, ensuring a smooth workflow and fostering a positive team spirit
• Prioritize team-building activities and support community initiatives to strengthen group cohesion
• Promote company values by highlighting collaboration and teamwork across departments, locations, and hierarchical levels to share ideas and resources
• Ensure the group adheres to all company policies and procedures by overseeing day-to-day operations
• Coordinate time-off schedules, job rotations, and assignments, ensuring that workloads are appropriately balanced
• Approve PTO/Flextime requests, maintaining smooth operations during employee absences
• Delegate and prioritize group member tasks in accordance with Group needs, individual strengths and experience
• Facilitate communication between group members and customers; ensure deliverables are being met
• Proactively resolve operational challenges within the group, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning
• Provide input for Department Operational budget and manage Group budget
• Manage both group project budgets and allocated internal budget; track spending to ensure group remains within budgetary limits, departmental and company-wide financial goals
• Facilitate strong working relationships between group members and other departments, customers and external partners
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships; gather feedback to continuously improve service quality
• Form strong relationships with company-wide Group Leads (your peer Group) by meeting on a regular basis for alignment, sharing of best practices, and alignment on strategic priorities
• Conduct Group Meetings to discuss projects, challenges, escalations and successes within the Group
• Communicate relevant information down to Group and up to Manager
• Conduct regular, meaningful 1:1's with junior engineers monthly and senior engineers every other month to connect and discuss progress, address concerns relative to development goals and expectations
• Create and execute development plans for team members, ensuring alignment with broader department goals; work with Department Manager and Technical Lead to adjust plans as necessary
• Write clear and direct annual feedback summaries; conduct reviews with Department Manager to ensure transparency and consistency in expectations
• Support the execution of Group development plans’ ensure team members understand how individual goals connect to group and company strategy
• Recognize high-performing employees through company Recognition Program
• Provide input to Manager about changing business, financial and operational information
• Propose changes to existing Group structure as necessary
• Recruiting Support department recruitment activity by reviewing candidates in applicant tracking system
• Participate in interview de-brief meetings
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and ensure resources are available
• Empower employees to make changes in the spirit of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in relevant field
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• 2+ years of team leadership experience
• Intra-company job assignment/rotation strongly preferred
• Occasional international travel may be required
• Eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Team management
• Operational oversight
• Communication skills
• Performance management
• Strategic input
• Continuous improvement

Benefits

• Professional development programs with clear pathways for career growth and advancement
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling during core business hours
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Competitive retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options, plus company match
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Company-provided life & disability insurance
• Extended business travel opportunities
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company-wide engagement events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to an onsite fitness center

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of the schedule are not specified in the job posting.