Senior Engineering Manager, Business Class Seating (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC32: US096-Winston-Salem (Oak Plaza 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Collins Aerospace, we're not just leading the way in the aerospace and defense industry—we're redefining it. Our mission is to create intelligent, innovative solutions that make air travel safer, more comfortable, and more connected. As a leader in aviation interior products, we partner with airlines and original equipment manufacturers to deliver experiences that leave a lasting impact on passengers worldwide.

We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer Manager to join our dynamic Interiors team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead multiple design engineering teams in the development, testing, and production of cutting-edge Aircraft Commercial Seating (ACS) products. You'll be instrumental in driving engineering excellence, ensuring our products meet stringent regulatory, safety, quality, and design standards.

What you will do:

• Lead and mentor multiple design engineering teams, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality output.
• Develop and refine engineering processes to meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project completion and achieve business objectives.
• Monitor and manage project cost, schedule, and technical performance, addressing risks proactively.
• Oversee resource forecasting to align team capacity with business needs.
• Implement project management principles, ensuring activities are well-planned and risks are mitigated.
• Utilize visual management techniques to monitor program progress and escalate issues as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving best practices and lessons learned across product development cycles.
• Provide coaching and conflict resolution to maintain high performance within the team.

What you will learn:

Advanced Engineering Leadership:

• Team Management: Gain experience leading and mentoring multiple design engineering teams, sharpening leadership skills, and learning how to drive team performance in a dynamic and high-stakes environment.
• Resource Management: Develop skills in resource forecasting and allocation, ensuring that teams are equipped to meet business needs and project demands effectively.

Project Management Excellence:

• Project Execution: Learn to manage complex projects from concept to completion, including balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Risk Management: Acquire the ability to identify and mitigate risks to business objectives, presenting solutions to senior management and adapting plans as necessary.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Process Optimization: Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, learning how to refine engineering processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Best Practices Implementation: Develop an understanding of best practice design principles and learn how to apply these consistently across multiple projects.

Technical Expertise in Aerospace Interiors:

• Product Development: Gain hands-on experience in the design, testing, and certification of advanced Aircraft Commercial Seating (ACS) products, contributing to the creation of industry-leading aerospace interiors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Learn how to navigate and implement stringent regulatory, safety, and quality standards within product development.

Strategic Thinking & Stakeholder Management:

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Enhance skills in working with various internal and external stakeholders, from technical teams to senior management, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Learn how to align engineering efforts with broader company goals, driving long-term success and innovation in aerospace interiors.

Innovation in a Global Industry:

• Global Industry Insights: Gain exposure to the global aerospace industry, understanding the latest trends, challenges, and innovations that are shaping the future of air travel.
• Cutting-edge Technology: Work with technologically advanced solutions, deepening your knowledge of the latest tools and techniques in aerospace engineering.

Cultural & Organizational Impact:

• Cultural Leadership: Learn how to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation within your teams and the broader organization.
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