Engineering Group Lead

Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and does the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Lead Engineer and/or aircraft completions experience preferred.

Supports Engineering leadership in guiding the Mechanical Engineering team to ensure successful completion of engineering designs to meet internal and external customer specifications and requirements.

Provides input for performance reviews, employee relations and assists department head in delivery of feedback.

Assists department leader with resource planning, recruiting, hiring, training and evaluation of staff.

Assigns daily work and task assignments while maintaining adherence to budget and schedule.

Coaches, trains, mentors and provides guidance to Engineers to keep all team members working efficiently.

Ensures all design data release timelines meet the designated schedule for successful aircraft delivery.

Provides technical guidance and feedback to Engineers. Ensures that the team remains on task and focused on technical objectives and assists when needed.

Develops tools, improves processes, and leads technical initiatives aimed at improving departmental ability to deliver on time, on budget, with the highest quality.