Job Summary

The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading a Manufacturing Engineering team in the concurrent design, validation, and implementation of manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling, equipment and facilities for new products and new product features. In addition, this role is responsible for supporting existing manufacturing processes and infrastructure and implementing continuous improvement strategies to maintain high quality and reduce business costs. This role is also responsible for developing strategies and standards for improved design for manufacturing and earlier learning within product development cycles.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, the Manager is responsible for leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Tooling Designers, and Process Engineering Specialists performing the design, documentation, validation, and engineering support of all aspects of aircraft production for the introduction and ongoing support of new products at Cirrus Aircraft in accordance with the FAA Part 23 type design regulations and CFR 21 production certificate regulations. S/he provides leadership, oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Direct reports include individual contributors and area leaders. Team typically consists of approximately 8-16 people. The role manages assignments of staff to projects; develops team member skills, progression plans, and performance reviews; and provides growth opportunities, recognition and rewards. Monitors and provides training, mentoring and onboarding for team members. Hires and terminates employees within the discipline. Manages employee performance, including annual performance reviews.
• This position deploys Manufacturing and Design standard work on a broad basis using industry methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Demand Flow Technology, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• The Manager is responsible for progression and coaching of less experienced engineers, resource allocation, staffing, and performance reviews.
• This individual assists with budget planning and control, resource/project planning, and maintaining awareness of key deliverables and schedule milestones.
• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of fostering individual engagement and initiative, driving improvements to engineering process, and implementing design methodologies resulting in superior technical design, enhanced team productivity, and high-quality, predictable production launches.

Strategic Planning:

• Oversees the completion of project deliverables by the team to meet the corporate project objectives, using established approaches.
• Cultivates relationships and integration of business processes with key internal and external product development partners. Coordinates design, development, and integration within Cirrus and with subcontractors. Identifies potential solutions in the market amongst subcontractors.
• Follows established annual operating plans and budgets for projects and the department.
• Develops, implements, standardizes and monitors processes, tools, metrics, and skills to enhance the teams efficiency and effectiveness in delivering results. Metrics shall include better product launches and manufacturing processes, focusing on respect for people, safety, quality, delivery, and costs (PSQDC)

Technical Duties:

• Requirement setting, design, traceability, verification, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment.
• Analysis and interpretation of requirements/technical specifications of aircraft equipment, software, components and systems and ensuring their successful integration onto aircraft.
• Oversees technical strategies and performance for the group and individuals.
• Oversees development and fabrication of Pre-Production Units to validate designs.

Team Leadership:

• Monitors team performance indicators and adjusts performance as required.
• Works within and develops high-performing teams internally and cross-functionally.
• Reviews team deliverables and ensures standards and best practices are being followed in all products such as drawings, specifications, validation plans and reports, process documentation, and design reviews.
• Distributes and enforces policy and guidance from Senior Management.
• Provides and pursues opportunities for continuing education and training for self and team.
• Attends required leadership classes (Leadership Essentials, Emerging Leaders, etc.).
• Mentors other engineers and technicians in best practices.

Communication:

• Meets regularly with team and team members to pass information up and down.
• Provides periodic and ad hoc reports on project and organization status.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering field. Degrees in Manufacturing, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering are preferred.
• Manager: 7 years total relevant experience in manufacturing and/or product development roles with 3 years leadership experience.

Preference experience:

• Leading teams of 10 or more engineers working on multiple complex projects.
• Working in a regulated industry environment to design and quality standards such as 14 CFR Part 23, 21 CFR, AS9100, ISO9001.
• Process development experience (Six Sigma Green belt, Lean Product and Process Design, or others).
• Process mapping and deployment experience (VSM).
• Use of design tools such as CREO, MATLAB, VBA, or similar programs.
• Requirements Management tool experience (PTC Integrity, Doors, Jama, or equivalent).
• Change Management and Configuration Management tool experience (JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent).
• Composite structures fabrication.
• Complex tooling design and fabrication.
• Management of partners and suppliers to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements on complex, long-lead design and fabrication projects.
• Pilot or Ground School experience preferred.

Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership skills: Ability to work within and develop high performing teams; strong team player; strong customer orientation.
• Technical skills – Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles to produce precision technical plans, drawings, and models. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Technical skills – Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. This includes Lean Manufacturing techniques and facility layout and requirements specification.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company. Strong presentation skills. Articulates ideas clearly and concisely in a variety of settings, adjusting the message to match the audience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organization/multi-tasking skills: Skilled at coordinating multiple efforts, organizing and prioritizing work, communicating technical issues, and supervising a team of individuals with differing levels of skill and experience, enabling them to achieve performance and quality standards.
• Project Management: Ability to drive projects to completion using tools and tactics to specify scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a systematic approach to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Composure: Ability to effectively handle escalations and time critical issues. Remains productive, provides solutions, and meets goals in challenging situations.
• Financial: Proficient at maintaining budgets and cost effectiveness; interprets financial reports and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Software: CAD software skills desired – skills in Creo preferred. Knowledge of ERP and MES systems desired.
• Quality: High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems.
• Professionalism: Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments.
• Dependability: Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; Strong onsite presence and availability; Openness to additional hours when necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project)

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Manages complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Action oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develops talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.
• Instills trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honestly, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.