United Airlines · 11 hours ago
Manager - Engineering (Components)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $169K/yr
4+ years expUnited Airlines is a major airline that focuses on providing top-tier health and wellness benefits to its employees while ensuring a great travel experience for customers. The Manager - Engineering (Components) role involves leading a team of engineers while managing engineering duties, including technical reviews, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.
HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage normal engineering duties as a subject matter expert, in line with the responsibilities of a principal engineer
Lead new initiative component engineering projects from start to finish managing stakeholders and driving actions
Complete technical reviews of engineering documents generated by other team members
As a member of the leadership team, own and present project and issue status at departmental meetings
Engage with OEMs, FAA and other external entities as necessary, related to technical issues and industry trends
Provide leadership and development to team members, in support of their career growth and engagement
Qualification
Required
B.S Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
2-4 years of experience as a principal engineer (or similar role elsewhere in the industry)
Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs and engines
For service engineering positions, these same technical skills are applied towards operational issues versus project specific work
Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
Up to 20% travel
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
Master's Degree
2+ years of people management experience
Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with component reliability principals such as failure mode analysis, Weibull analysis, MTBUR/MTBF calculation, and vendor contract reviews
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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