Star Aviation is an industry leader specializing in the post-delivery modification of aircraft. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Star Aviation has an immediate opening for a hands-on Engineering Manager. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the operation of the Modification Engineering group, including processes and procedures development, staff hiring and development, technical authority, quality and completeness of technical deliverables, group funding (PO and SOW coverage for work packages), managing billable hours for the group, and the explanation of cost variances.
General Duties:
Manage and direct a team of 15-20 modification engineers to design and integrate new products, modify existing designs and improve production techniques.
Supports program managers through collaborative allocation of engineering design resources and program management of small follow-on programs.
Monitors and manages daily activities to ensure performance to schedule and budget. Responsible for prioritizing/reconciling conflicting tasks through effective communication with program managers and engineering staff.
Achieve financial objectives by preparing the engineering budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
Provide direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
Incorporate and maintain departmental procedures and practices in accordance to AS9100 standards.
Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent). Management experience preferred.
Minimum 10 years industry experience in aircraft industry.
Qualified candidates can apply online but need to e-mail resumes to our Human Resources Department at HR@staraviation.com. Please specify the job position being applied for. No phone calls please.
