Universal Avionics · 1 day ago
Engineering Operations Manager
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUniversal Avionics is a leading manufacturer of innovative avionics solutions, enhancing aviation safety and efficiency. The Operations Engineering Manager will provide technical expertise and support to a team of engineers, overseeing product introduction and manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingWearables
Hiring Manager
Adi Fabrikant
Responsibilities
Determine Operations Engineering project schedules, priorities, and personnel assignments
Serve as a technical liaison with key OEM customers and global UA stakeholders
Mentor and train Operations Engineers and Technicians
Partner with other stakeholders to integrate Lean methodology into the business
Participate on Integrated Product Teams
Coordinate with Sustaining Engineering on obsolescence management
Drive assembly and test process strategies to support our Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) system
Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
Coordinate frequently with Global Research & Development teams and OEM customers
Prepare and conduct performance appraisals of Operations Engineers
Prepare project & capital budget estimates and prepare annual departmental budget input
Participate in the Operations Leadership Team
Identify and implement BMS process improvements
Review and approve timecards and approve vacation requests
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or alternate bachelor's degree combined with experience
5 years minimum experience in, or in support of, high reliability electro-mechanical design, manufacturing and/or test
Successful track record leading technical teams
Preferred
Project management experience is desired
Experience with environmental test, particularly Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) is desired
Commercial aviation industry experience a plus
Six Sigma Quality experience is desired
Benefits
Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
Preventive care covered at 100%
Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
Teladoc virtual care access
Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
Tuition reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Wellness programs:Vitality (earn rewards for healthy habits)
One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
Travel assistance and employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support: Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
Includes mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support
Company
Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is an international company that focuses on flight management.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-22Acquired
Recent News
Research and Markets
2025-08-06
Company data provided by crunchbase