What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics?
WHO WE ARE…
Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.
THE POSITION…
As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, leading, and successful completion of new product development projects. Projects encompass involvement and oversight of the entire product development lifecycle including concept, design, test, certification, production implementation and ongoing support. To be successful in this role, you’ll need expertise in mechanical design and development of electro-mechanical products and ability to manage multiple people and projects with timely results.
Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business and commercial aviation. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.
THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
- You have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- You have a minimum 10 years experience designing and/or managing development of electro-mechanical products.
- You have a minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
- You have strong program/project management skills.
- You are proficient in optimizing mechanical design for cost, assembly, and simplicity.
- You are proficient in schematic capture, PCB layout software and simulation tools.
- You are skilled with SolidWorks.
- You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
- You have strong attention to detail.
- You are organized, focused and results oriented.
- You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
- You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)
- You have a working knowledge of environmental requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or similar aerospace, military, or commercial standards.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…
- Lead and participate in multiple, simultaneous product development projects which encompass team
dynamics, schedule, product scope, resolution to technical challenges and resource management,
planning, reporting, reviews, and progress tracking
- Direct all phases of product development, including verification of compliance to all applicable performance, regulatory, and quality requirements
- Coach, mentor, motivate and develop direct reports
- Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost and requirements targets
- Contribute to technical problem solving through oversight, support, and direct product design as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve win-win solutions throughout the product
development and production implementation process
- Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs
- Support technical inquiries from internal and external customers for new and legacy products
WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…
- We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
- We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
- We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
- We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
- We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
- We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have a food truck fest in the summer, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
- We have a small company feel even though we’re doing big things!
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
