Engineering Manager at DPI Labs, Inc.

DPI Labs is a mid-size player in the aerospace market. Our employees get the opportunity to contribute to our success on multiple levels. With limited bureaucracy, as well as a nimble and collaborative environment, the chosen candidate will operate as part of a collaborative. Our client roster runs the gamut of the aerospace industry resulting in a variety of project opportunities in terms of responsibility, deliverables, and scope.

This position is responsible for performing and managing the engineering department’s daily activities and operations to ensure that our strategic and marketing goals are implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This individual has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

• Define, plan, and coordinate the activities of the engineering team’s day-to day responsibilities, to meet both short- and long-term goals.
• Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques and develop test procedures.
• Develop and support the team to ensure the company maintains a technical competitive advantage.
• Perform administration and management activities such as performance evaluations, salary recommendations and disciplinary actions.
• Use and maintain data in the ERP and document control systems
• Interface and communicate with customers to understand their requirements, propose design alternatives, and resolve any product-related issues.
• Assist in developing short and long-term business plans.
• Provide support to the sales and marketing department, and production activities.
• Adhere to FAA regulations in the development of products.
• Report and respond to ISO audits.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Provide substantive guidance and direction to engineering personnel in the resolution of design and product issues, obsolescence, manufacturing and product issues, customer support concerns and equipment dedication issues.
• Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 8-12 employees within the engineering department(s).
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in engineering
• 10+ years of experience in technical or engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in technical managerial or engineering leadership role.
• Experience with FAA certification process.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 experience
• Knowledge of ISO audits
• Knowledge of ERP and document control systems
• Aviation and/or defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and exacting standards.
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to work onsite.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may occasionally lift and /or move more than fifty (50) pounds.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No