Aerospace Design Engineering Manager | FAA/DER Leader

Rio Staffing LLC.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

End-of-year bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive opportunities

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC is seeking a Manager of Design Engineering in Albany, GA onsite. This role directly leads the design engineering team to ensure accurate, safe, and timely product design releases, balancing project execution with hands-on production support.

You will manage FAA/DER interfaces, develop departmental policies, and mentor staff to optimize performance under operational pressure. Relocation assistance is available along with a robust benefits package and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR MS with 5+ years.
• At least 5 years of explicit management or supervisory experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience with FAR Part 23 or Part 25 certification.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, repair and fabrication, aviation hardware, and aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage design engineering team and oversee execution of project plans.
• Create and maintain complex schedules for design, development, and manufacturing.
• Coordinate project schedules with other departments and managers across the organization.
• Manage interfaces with the FAA and DERs.
• Lead departmental and company-wide improvement initiatives to ensure effective and timely processes.
• Hire, train, and develop engineering personnel while tracking and improving shop performance.
• Manage budgets, schedules, systems, and engineering resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop policies, procedures, and processes to improve overall departmental performance.
• Communicate effectively during high-level design review meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rio Staffing LLC is seeking a Manager of Design Engineering in Albany, GA onsite. This role directly leads the design engineering team to ensure accurate, safe, and timely product design releases, balancing project execution with hands-on production support.

You will manage FAA/DER interfaces, develop departmental policies, and mentor staff to optimize performance under operational pressure. Relocation assistance is available along with a robust benefits package and incentive opportunities.