IronMountain Solutions ยท 20 hours ago
Engineering Lead, LRSO
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expIronMountain Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced LRSO Engineering Lead to oversee a multidisciplinary team supporting the overhaul, repair, and production of aircraft systems and components. This leadership role requires broad technical expertise and involves driving technical excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and quality teams in a fast-paced aviation environment.
GovernmentMechanical EngineeringSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day leadership for a team of mechanical, electrical, structural, and quality engineers supporting aircraft production and MRO activities
Serve as the primary engineering authority for all technical issues related to airframe systems, electrical harnesses, structural repairs, and quality investigations
Guide engineering decisions related to repair development, modifications, non-conformance dispositions, tooling, testing, and integration
Lead technical reviews for repair instructions, engineering orders (EOs), rework plans, and root cause/corrective action reports
Oversee engineering responses to production issues including design discrepancies, manufacturability concerns, and supplier deviations
Ensure all engineering work is compliant with AS9100
Support audits, investigations, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and internal standards
Act as the engineering liaison between internal departments including Planning, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain
Interface directly with OEMs, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and coordinate engineering support
Champion cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimize repair turn-times, maintain configuration control, and improve process flow
Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and technical coaching
Identify staffing needs, support hiring efforts, and oversee onboarding and training for engineering team members
Drive a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement across the engineering function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related engineering field is required
At least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with emphasis on evaluation, repair, modification, or production support of aviation platforms
Broad knowledge of aircraft systems, wiring, structural repairs, and quality assurance in production and/or MRO environments
Working knowledge of aviation regulatory standards and documentation (FARs, SRMs, AMMs, IPCs, OEM technical data)
Familiarity with CAD and PLM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Windchill, etc)
Experience in environments governed by AS9100 and ISO 9001
Experience supporting modifications, STC development, or integration of new systems into existing aircraft
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or APQP processes
Previous experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and make engineering decisions under tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, ASQ CQE, FAA DER, Six Sigma)
Company
IronMountain Solutions
IronMountain Solutions is a a DOD/U.S. Government engineering support contract company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rich Flatau
Intl Analyst, Commander's Action Grp, Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)
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