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StandardAero · 9 hours ago

Director, Engineering

1029 Ross Drive, Maryville, TN, 37801, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. The Director of Engineering will provide overall direction to the engineering function, ensuring product quality and improving processes, while managing engineering resources and personnel within the strategic business unit.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Directs strategic business unit engineering activities and resources including supervision and training of personnel, representing engineering and product development functions

Coordinates company engineering resources required for the support of strategic business unit objectives

Provides management review and control of all engineering work including project development, staff assignment and application of engineering principles throughout the business unit

Facilitates project teams by providing assistance in project planning, application of quality improvement tools, assistance in measures of performance selection, capital asset acquisition, tooling development and assessing training needs

Provides direction to ensure that training and education programs are implemented to increase engineering staff skills and to meet technological change requirements of the engineering function

Audits and reviews the quality of engineering programs and makes recommendations as appropriate

Analyzes existing production methods and recommends modifications necessary to improve and streamline the process

Evaluates new production technology and recommends re-engineering options to improve the economy and quality of products

Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct prototype runs for products or processes

Reviews project results and interprets technical trends throughout all areas of the business unit

Implements environmental programs supporting corporate targets

Coordinates internal environmental reporting

Coordinates planning, organization, budgeting, program timing and specifications of all engineering projects and assures timely and high quality delivery

Directs and coordinates engineering activities designed to improve shop floor practice aimed at reducing non-conformance and improving product quality and reliability

Keeps abreast of engineering trends and developments for application in the business unit

Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports

Actively participates in the management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes

Carries out special projects as assigned

Qualification

Gas turbine engine knowledgeMechanical engineering degreeProject managementSupervisory experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsDecision makingOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills