Cirrus · 1 day ago
Supervisor. Manufacturing Engineering
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCirrus is a company focused on manufacturing engineering, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team in designing and implementing manufacturing processes for new products. The role involves supporting existing processes, troubleshooting engineering failures, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and best practices.
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Responsibilities
Provide oversight for employee technical performance for the group on all aircraft platforms
Maintain technical competency in specialty and continue to produce engineering within that specialty as an individual contributor and team member
Troubleshoot engineering failures, identify system shortcomings and affect remedial practices and procedures
Review engineering documents and ensure standards and best practices are being followed in all products such as drawings, specifications, plans and reports, and design reviews
Hiring and termination of employees within the discipline
Assigning and/or removing staff to/from projects in accordance with the resource movement policy
Employee performance management, including annual performance reviews
Training of employees including onboarding and recurrent training
Mentor new engineers
Reward and recognition for employees
Weekly reporting of platform and organization status
Manages area goals and objectives
Owns area key performance indicators and adjusts performance as required·
Attend required leadership classes (Leadership essentials each year, New supervisor class)
Meet regularly with the group to pass information up and down
Review work for technical accuracy and ensure design standards and processes are followed across all aircraft platforms in all products such as drawings, specifications, plans and reports, and design reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
7 years total relevant experience in manufacturing and/or product development roles
Informal leadership of problem solving or design teams
Ability to work within and develop high performing teams; strong team player; strong customer orientation
Direct supervision of 4-10 engineers and engineering specialists
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles to produce precision technical plans, drawings, and models
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company
Strong presentation skills
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Skilled at coordinating multiple efforts, organizing and prioritizing work, communicating technical issues, and supervising a team of individuals with differing levels of skill and experience
Ability to drive projects to completion using tools and tactics to specify scope, schedule, and resource requirements
Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a systematic approach to determine root cause and corrective actions
Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues
Proficient at maintaining budgets and cost effectiveness; interprets financial reports and takes appropriate corrective actions
High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems
Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations
Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments
Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan
Strong onsite presence and availability; Openness to additional hours when necessary
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak the English language
Ability to work both independently and within a cross-functional team
Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple tasks
Proficient in computer skills, including Word and Excel, computer aided design (Ideally Creo) ability and drawing reading skills, required
Must possess strong verbal and written English communication skills
Good communication skills on technical issues
Preferred
Working in a regulated industry environment to design and quality standards such as 14 CFR Part 23, 21 CFR, AS9100, ISO9001
Process development experience (Six Sigma Green belt, Lean Product and Process Design, or others)
Process mapping and deployment experience (VSM)
Use of design tools such as CREO, MATLAB, VBA, or similar programs
Change Management and Configuration Management tool experience (JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent)
Composite structures fabrication
Complex tooling design and fabrication
Management of partners and suppliers to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements on complex, long-lead design and fabrication projects
Pilot or Ground School experience preferred
Experience with aircraft operations and other aircraft systems is a plus
Benefits
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 160 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
Company
Cirrus
Cirrus Aircraft is the global leader in personal aviation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2024-07-12IPO
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Patrick Waddick
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