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AV · 23 hours ago

Manager, Aeromechanical Engineering

Petaluma, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $194K/yr

10+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Aeromechanical Engineering Manager will oversee the design and development of new Unmanned Aircraft System products while leading a team of engineers to meet business objectives and enhance product designs.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Aeromechanical engineers, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance management and career development

Lead engineering team through design, analysis, prototype, integration, troubleshooting, and verification and assist in new product launch to production

Improve product design/development processes by employing lessons learned and best practices such as modelling and simulation, design reviews, design outsourcing, tolerance analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA, 6-sigma/lean product development, DFX, and customer feedbacks

Manage the design and development of new Unmanned Aircraft System products, subsystems, as well as product changes and enhancements

Evaluates results of aeromechanical design, analysis, and test to assure accomplishment of technical objectives. Directs the introduction of new designs to the manufacturing organization

Executes on business objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals and provides guidance to subordinates with the latitude of established company policies

Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions, suppliers, or customers and the company

Ensures that proper documentation, such as test specifications and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional area

Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of business trends

Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical issues. Provides mentorship and leadership to aeromechanical engineers

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aeromechanical engineering managementProduct development lifecycleHands-on hardware designBudget planningComposite materials knowledgeTeam leadershipCoachingCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsMentoringOrganizational skills

Required

10 years of related aeromechanical and/or mechanical engineering functional management experience leading large team of direct reports in fast-paced, dynamic product design and development environments for products used across multiple industries

5 years of hands-on HW product design experience and 5+ years of mfg. engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Broad technical knowledge and experience to understand and evaluate design and development activity across multiple engineering disciplines

Managing large team of direct reports in multiple locations

Recruiting, hiring, on boarding, mentoring, coaching new employees

Conduct regular employee performance reviews. Provide performance improvement and career development feedback and implement necessary disciplinary actions as needed

Familiarity with composite, injection molded plastic, die casting, machining, and PCBA/connector/cable assembly design, tooling, fabrication, and assembly preferred

Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and success to deliver products that meet requirements on time and on budget

Proven and demonstrated experience with full product development life cycle from concept to production with proven track-record of launching new products to production

Proven and demonstrated execution of product development methods and best practices

Ability to analyze the assigned project, break down work into functional disciplines and/or subsystems and create design/develop plans