Aerospace Engineering Manager

Work ArrangementOnsite role at the Tampa, FL office with potential travel to testing sites as needed.Job OverviewAs an Aerospace engineering manager within AEVEX Aerospace, you will be responsible for the supervision, development and tasking of a group of engineers who share your specific discipline. Managers share a mixed roll within AEVEX as many are also valuable contributors to project goals within their discipline. Working across projects, managers ensure that the right engineers are solving the right problems for specific programs and projects. Managers 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 aerospace engineering manager with experience in designing aerospace and defense systems. You will lead a team of approximately 10-20 highly competent engineers that are hungry for advancements in their technology spaces.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 reducewaste.• Secures the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capitalinvestments.• 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, seniormanagement 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 businessassociates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company'spolicies and practices.• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and companyculture.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, andmechanical systems• Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced withchallenges• Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills• Proficiency in using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technicalmanagement personnel and other stakeholders• Strong ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously• Strong knowledge in Jira, Confluence, and MS ProjectLeadership Competencies• Directs and provides expert knowledge in the day-to-day function of the department.• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.• Champions AEVEX’s culture and empowers employees to take responsibility for their jobs andgoals.• Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employeeonboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results throughdelegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization informationthrough department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, and regularinterpersonal communication.• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX’s policies andprocedures.• Strong experience in establishing goals, KPPs, selecting tools, and establishing processes• Strong experience in government contracts and understanding of job assignments, budgets,and taskings• Experience in writing basis of estimates and proposalsEducation / Certifications• BS in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree required• Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering preferredExperience• 10+ years of experience in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or other related discipline.• 4+ 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 toolsPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipmentSecurity Clearance• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.