Aerospace Engineering Manager - Onsite Leadership & Lean

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Foley, AL MRO engineering team onsite. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement in repair delivery and manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, coordination of licensed programs, and development of resource plans while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years of prior relevant Aerospace experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of Aerospace experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with Nacelle bonded structures.
• Project management or project planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Interface with customers, both internal and external, and suppliers for the purpose of communicating technical information, status, and verifying on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including customer account, production, and quality assurance, to ensure repair delivery schedules are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles to improve engineering processes and procedures to remove waste, optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Ensure coordination with the Chula Vista licensing and technical services teams to ensure a harmonized approach on licensed programs.
• Develop resource plans and implement new products or processes and improve overall operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to maintain a safe and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to source and evaluate new technologies, materials, and equipment to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs as required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Customer interface

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Foley, AL MRO engineering team onsite. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement in repair delivery and manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, coordination of licensed programs, and development of resource plans while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced aerospace environment.