Director of Engineering, Aerospace MRO & Innovation

AMETEK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology solutions, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft components. You will drive best practices supporting FAA FAR component repair, DER repairs, and involvement in FAA FAR-145 processes.

The role oversees policy, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration with management, production, and marketing to meet cost, schedule, and customer demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related work experience with 5–10 years in a management role over engineering.
• Experience with FAA, EASA, and DOT policies for Aircraft Fire Suppression and Safety Systems including Oxygen and Stored Energy Systems.
• Strong Mechanical engineering skills with exotic stainless steels and related processes such as forming and welding; experience in a short run production environment.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Directs department activities and develops policies to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and overall product quality.
• Resolves problems using new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demands for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and inter-departmental relations.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Maintains knowledge of new technologies to improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure safe work.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology solutions, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft components. You will drive best practices supporting FAA FAR component repair, DER repairs, and involvement in FAA FAR-145 processes.

The role oversees policy, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration with management, production, and marketing to meet cost, schedule, and customer demands.