Engineering Group Lead — Aerospace Systems

Greenpoint Technolgies, Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies, based in Denton, TX, seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide the Electrical Engineering team in delivering designs that meet internal and external specifications. The role involves mentoring engineers, resource planning, and driving on-time, on-budget aerospace projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with substantial leadership experience in aviation or aerospace electrical systems, strong communication skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team of engineers to produce engineering designs to meet multiple schedules and budgets.
• Ability to coach and motivate a team of engineers.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Ability to build relationships within the group and across the organization.
• Strong communication, time-management, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of project management and budgeting.
• Working knowledge of Aerospace Standards and Specifications pertaining to Aircraft Electrical Systems.
• Knowledge of industry design and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of electrical parts, wiring and assemblies, and manufacturing technique design.
• Working knowledge of industry accepted CAD and Wire Diagram system.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Project and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Supports Engineering leadership in guiding the Electrical Engineering team to ensure successful completion of engineering designs to meet internal and external customer specifications and requirements.
• Provides input for performance reviews, employee relations and assists department head in delivery of feedback.
• Conducts weekly one-on-one meetings with the group of engineers assigned.
• Assists department leader with resource planning, recruiting, hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
• Assigns daily work and task assignments while maintaining adherence to budget and schedule.
• Coaches, trains, mentors and provides guidance to Engineers to keep all team members working efficiently.
• Ensures all design data release timelines meet the designated schedule for successful aircraft delivery.
• Provides technical guidance and feedback to Engineers.Ensures that the team remains on task and focused on technical objectives and assists when needed.
• Develops tools, improves processes, and leads technical initiatives aimed at improving departmental ability to deliver on time, on budget, with the highest quality.
• Provides status and reports as required to Project Engineers and Engineering leadership.
• Works effectively with other departments within Greenpoint to gain consensus on the approach to solve issues and mitigate constraints.
• Serves as focal point for questions, technical guidance, etc.
• Identifies, documents and reports risk, challenges and lessons learned to the Project Engineer and Engineering leadership.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Planning

Resource planning

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD

Wire diagram systems

Microsoft Project

Visio

Aviation standards

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Wire Diagram

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Greenpoint Technologies, based in Denton, TX, seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide the Electrical Engineering team in delivering designs that meet internal and external specifications. The role involves mentoring engineers, resource planning, and driving on-time, on-budget aerospace projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with substantial leadership experience in aviation or aerospace electrical systems, strong communication skills, and a track record of