Engineer/Toolmaker

Airgroup Dynamics Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airgroup Dynamics Inc. seeks an experienced Engineer to lead the development, design, and implementation of aerospace test equipment and repair capabilities.

This hands-on leadership role manages engineering personnel while actively participating in design, development, troubleshooting, and FAA-compliant capabilities. You will lead the Engineering Department, ensure tooling and systems meet FAA/EASA requirements, and drive cross-functional collaboration to support production and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of engineering management experience.
• Minimum of four years of FAA Repair Station engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of FAA and EASA regulations.
• Experience analyzing OEM manuals and designing equivalent tooling and test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems to the component level.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and engineering design tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering Department, including engineers and engineering assistants.
• Ensure tooling, equipment, and engineering systems comply with FAA, EASA, and company regulatory requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement new aerospace repair capabilities.
• Analyze OEM technical manuals and develop equivalent tooling and test equipment in accordance with FAA equivalency requirements.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot electronic test equipment, circuit boards, test panels, and specialized tooling.
• Plan and oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of engineering equipment and facilities.
• Develop engineering documentation, operation manuals, reliability reports, and technical procedures.
• Complete FAA and EASA capability self-evaluations.
• Maintain engineering files, tooling records, and technical documentation.
• Manage engineering budgets, departmental planning, and project timelines.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.
• Develop technical training programs for production and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Research emerging aerospace technologies and implement new repair capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Troubleshooting

CAD/CAM

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Engineering design tools

Job description

Job Description

About the Position

Airgroup Dynamics is seeking an experienced Engineer to lead in the development, design, and implementation of aerospace test equipment and repair capabilities.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing engineering personnel while actively participating in the design, development, troubleshooting, and implementation of FAA-compliant test equipment and repair capabilities. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who enjoys innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborating across departments to support production and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Engineering Department, including engineers and engineering assistants.
• Ensure tooling, equipment, and engineering systems comply with FAA, EASA, and company regulatory requirements.
• Design, develop, and implement new aerospace repair capabilities.
• Analyze OEM technical manuals and develop equivalent tooling and test equipment in accordance with FAA equivalency requirements.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot electronic test equipment, circuit boards, test panels, and specialized tooling.
• Plan and oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of engineering equipment and facilities.
• Develop engineering documentation, operation manuals, reliability reports, and technical procedures.
• Complete FAA and EASA capability self-evaluations.
• Maintain engineering files, tooling records, and technical documentation.
• Manage engineering budgets, departmental planning, and project timelines.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate engineering personnel.
• Develop technical training programs for production and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Research emerging aerospace technologies and implement new repair capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of engineering management experience.
• Minimum of four years of FAA Repair Station engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of FAA and EASA regulations.
• Experience analyzing OEM technical manuals and designing equivalent tooling and test equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems to the component level.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and engineering design tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience developing technical documentation and training materials.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The ideal candidate is technically strong, innovative, and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while leading a collaborative team.

This individual should be capable of designing new repair capabilities, improving existing processes, mentoring engineers, and helping drive the company's continued growth through innovation and operational excellence.

A passion for continuous improvement, accountability, and quality is essential.