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AV · 1 month ago

Chief Engineer, Production

Oregon, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $227K/yr

8+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Production Chief Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of products, leading a team of engineers to develop and sustain products throughout the product lifecycle, while collaborating with Product Line Managers to meet customer requirements.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Personifies the AV pillar of “Innovation”

Supports the creation of product technical roadmaps

Approves product documentation and engineering change requests/orders

Leads the technical team that will efficiently and effectively fulfill program technical, schedule and cost requirements

Works with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to support the product. Responsible for all technical aspects of the product success

Develops plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects

Develops technical content for proposals and leads technical volume creation. Presents technical concepts to customers in support of business area initiatives. Identifies and assigns program/project technical tasks

Manages development and approval of engineering estimates

Contributing member of the Chief Engineering skill group sharing technologies across platforms and Business Areas

Leads multi-discipline engineering activities and mentors’ engineers to improve technical and leadership skills

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerospace product designEngineering Change systemsMulti-disciplinary team leadershipMS Office proficiencyProject ManagementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Advanced degree is preferred

Minimum of 8 – 12 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace product design and sustainment

Experience with drawings and BOMs; Engineering Change systems; Quality systems for non-conforming parts and corrective action

Experience with product manufacturing and product configuration processes

Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in an engineering environment

Project Management Experience a plus

Experienced and proficient with MS Office applications and other office productivity tools

Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment

Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)

Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)

Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements

Preferred

Education / experience or aircraft subsystems in R&D environment is preferred

Follows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Completes assigned tasks within schedule and budget

Demonstrated ability to learn professional concepts and appropriately applies concepts & procedures to resolve routine issues within the technical discipline

Consistently works within specific requirements and complete tasks under general supervision. Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questions

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests