Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Overview

As a Mechanical engineering manager within AEVEX Aerospace, you will be responsible for the supervision, development and tasking of a group of engineers who share your specific discipline. Managers are also valuable contributors to project goals within their discipline. Working across projects, managers ensure that the right engineers are solving the right problems for specific programs and projects. Managers need to be experts in their field and have a passion for the hiring and development of engineers at all levels within their careers. This includes mentoring, training, and assignments, as well as performance reviews and career advancement. This position is specifically for a mechanical engineering manager with experience in designing aerospace and defense systems.

Essential Functions

• Design, implement, and refine product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Supervise and manage assignments and career development of assigned staff.
• Lead team in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.
• Oversee and contribute to project logistics and resource allocation.
• Strive to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Secure the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments.
• Help to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.
• Attend trade shows and conferences and makes site visits to suppliers' facilities.
• Advocate on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors, senior management and potential customers.
• Maintain high-level expertise in their field or sector.
• Assure that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and departments.
• Forge and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong personnel and project management skills
• Expert-level knowledge of aerospace and mechanical engineering technology and processes
• Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Strong background in SOLIDWORKS CAD design, 3D printing, payloads, propulsion, and mechanical systems
• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
• Knowledge in Jira, Confluence, and MS Project

Leadership Competencies

• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Champions AEVEX's culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.
• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX's policies and procedures.
• Strong experience in employee career development; goals, KPPs, employee motivation and retention
• Strong experience in government contracting, basis of estimates, cost accounting

Education / Certifications

• BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree required
• Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or other related discipline.
• 4+ years of leadership or management experience in a technical role.
• Experience using SOLIDWORKS computer-aided design (CAD) platforms or equivalent
• Experience using Confluence and JIRA software tools

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.