DESIGN MANAGER - JOB #1146

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, MI is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Design Engineering group, oversee the design, substantiation, and certification of helicopter components, and ensure compliance with FAA requirements. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and manage staffing for ongoing projects.

The role requires a BS in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 12+ years of aerospace experience, and strong leadership in rotorcraft design and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related field.
• At least 12 years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with design, substantiation, and certification support.
• MRB dispositions, structural repairs, production engineering preferred.
• Leadership, mentoring, and resource planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Engineering group and set priorities and resources.
• Oversee design, substantiation, and certification of helicopter components.
• Ensure designs meet FAA regulations and company requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and documentation within authority.
• Solve technical issues with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Forecast staffing and allocate engineering resources.
• Coach and develop designers and engineers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Support ECA, field operations, and production needs.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Rotorcraft dynamics

Aerodynamics

Powerplant integration

Stress analysis

FAA regulations

CAD

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position:DESIGN MANAGER - JOB #1146

Location: Menominee, MI

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1146

# of Openings:1

DESIGN MANAGER - JOB #1146

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Pay Range: $115,000-$155,000 annually, depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Design Manager leads Enstrom’s Design Engineering group and provides oversight and mentoring for the design and substantiation of aircraft components, subsystems, and systems. The position is responsible for the quality, coordination, and timely completion of design engineering work supporting new development, certification, production, and field operations.

The Design Manager works closely with Engineering, Certification, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, vendors, and field-support personnel to resolve technical issues and ensure designs meet applicable FAA requirements and company objectives. Success requires strong rotorcraft engineering judgment, effective personnel and resource management, and the ability to balance multiple technical and organizational priorities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Lead the Design Engineering group and establish priorities, personnel assignments, and resource allocation in support of organizational objectives.

Oversee the design, substantiation, and certification of helicopter components, systems, and subsystems.

Ensure design projects meet applicable FAA regulations and company requirements for performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, and cost.

Review and approve engineering drawings, analyses, and technical documentation within assigned authority.

Investigate engineering issues identified by Production, vendors, or field operators and guide the development of technically sound solutions.

Evaluate the short- and long-term effects of proposed solutions on production, certification, continued airworthiness, and field support.

Oversee the incorporation of approved changes into designs and related engineering documentation.

Coordinate with vendors to resolve technical issues involving purchased components and materials.

Provide engineering support for Material Review Board activities, nonconformance dispositions, structural repairs, and production needs.

Perform or direct structural and stress analyses required to support product design, product changes, production issues, repairs, and field concerns.

Support the Engineering Change Board and other cross-functional technical review activities as assigned.

Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to designers and engineers within the Design Engineering group.

Develop training plans based on individual development needs, staffing levels, and future project requirements.

Support recruiting, selection, performance management, and development of Design Engineering personnel.

Forecast staffing and resource needs based on current and projected workloads.

Coordinate multiple projects and adjust priorities as engineering, production, certification, and field-support needs change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.

Minimum of 12 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience required.

Demonstrated experience with aircraft component or system design, structural analysis, engineering substantiation, and certification support required.

Prior experience supporting Material Review Board dispositions, structural repairs, and production engineering required.

Current MRB signature authority preferred.

Demonstrated engineering leadership, personnel management, mentoring, project coordination, and resource-planning experience required.

Rotorcraft engineering experience strongly preferred.

FAA Designated Engineering Representative credentials preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of aircraft structures and systems, rotorcraft dynamics, aerodynamics, and powerplant integration.

Advanced structural and stress-analysis capability.

Advanced understanding of FAA regulations, certification processes, and engineering compliance documentation.

Knowledge of sheet-metal fabrication, welding, machining, composite or fiberglass manufacturing, and aircraft assembly processes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Advanced computer-aided design experience.

Strong engineering judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess technical risk and determine practical solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to review, explain, and approve complex engineering work with appropriate attention to accuracy and regulatory requirements.

Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and changing business needs.

Proven management, organizational, planning, and delegation skills.

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees with varied levels of experience.

Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Flight Operations, vendors, and field-support functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.

Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently type, review drawings, analyze technical data, and read documents on paper and computer screens.

Ability to stand and walk through office, engineering, manufacturing, hangar, and aircraft work areas as needed.

Ability to bend, reach, and occasionally climb stairs or access aircraft and production areas to observe conditions and support technical work.

Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and work around typical manufacturing and aircraft-maintenance noise, equipment, and environmental conditions when entering operational areas.

Occasional travel may be required to support vendors, customers, certification activities, or other business needs.

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