Engineering Manager

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Explore a career where you're challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You'll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.

Develops and implements standards, policies and procedures for engineering and technical work performed in the relevant department/project team. Design, test, and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You'll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards.

As a Manager, Engineering, you'll direct the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team through assigning, coordinating, reviewing, and participating directly in the design, development and inspection of technical or engineering work/projects

What you'll do:

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team.
• Develops and implements policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department/project team.
• Consults and negotiates with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings.
• Assigns, coordinates and reviews the technical work of the department or project teams.
• May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department/project team.
• Oversees engineering projects to ensure they are technically sound and in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
• Monitors the progress of on-going projects, makes recommendations for improving the process to meet the needs of the end-users, performs job cost reporting, budget analysis and reporting of overall project control.
• Determines if assistance is required from outside contractors, initiates arrangements, provides technical data and assists contractors with related support services.
• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Actively participates as a member of the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
• Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

What skills you will use:

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Thorough knowledge of company instruction, company process and quality manuals.
• In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
• University degree in an engineering discipline; or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a specialized field of study and work. The work requires a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job. This specialized training is often recognized by a degree and/or professional designation.

Directly/indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is three to six years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals, but no (or minimal) direction with respect to what action steps to follow. The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience will help ensure that the goal of the assignment can be clearly defined and understood (even if that means just knowing what relevant questions to ask), but the required/optional approaches to achieving the goal will often remain unclear, undefined and/or untested until the work assignment is well underway.