Mechanical Engineering Group Leader
Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position. Infrequent travel may be required.
Job Overview
As an Aeromechanical engineering group lead within AEVEX Aerospace, you will be responsible for the supervision, development and tasking of a group of engineers who share your specific discipline. Group Leads are also valuable contributors to project goals within their discipline. Working across projects, group leads ensure that the right engineers are solving the right problems for specific programs and projects. Group leads need to be experts in their field and have a passion for the hiring and development of engineers at all levels within their careers. This includes mentoring, training, and assignments, as well as performance reviews and career advancement. This position is specifically for an aeromechanical engineering design group leader with experience in designing aerospace and defense systems.
Essential Functions
•Designs, implements, and refines product development, testing, and manufacturing processes.
•Supervise and manage assignments and career development of assigned staff.
•Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.
•Oversees and contributes to project logistics and resource allocation.
•Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce
waste.
•Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital
investments.
•Helps to create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.
•Attends trade shows and conferences and makes site visits to suppliers' facilities.
•Advocates on behalf of team members by securing adequate resources for success.
•Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including investors, senior
management and potential customers.
•Maintains high-level expertise in their field or sector.
•Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
•Collaborates with other team leaders and departments.
•Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers.
•Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business
associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies
and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company
culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
•Strong personnel and project management skills
•Expert-level knowledge of aerospace and mechanical engineering technology and processes
•Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
•Strong background in SOLIDWORKS CAD design, 3D printing, payloads, propulsion, and
mechanical systems
•Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with
challenges
•Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills
•Proficiency in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical
management personnel and other stakeholders
•Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
•Knowledge in Jira, Confluence, and MS Project
•Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and
goals.
•Engages employees by creating a climate in which they want to do their best.
•Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through
delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
•Maintains employee work schedules.
•Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies and
procedures.
•Strong leadership, team building, and mentoring skills
•Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
•Experience setting performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results
through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
•Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs and
goals.
Education / Certifications
•BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree required
•Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering preferred
Experience
•7+ years of experience in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or other related discipline.
•3+ years of leadership or management experience in a technical role.
•Experience using SOLIDWORKS computer-aided design (CAD) platforms or equivalent
•Experience using Confluence and JIRA software tools
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top-Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.