Mechanical Engineering Manager jobs in Salem, OR

The Mechanical Engineering Manager plans, organizes, and leads the Mechanical Engineering group to achieve Company objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for and provides leadership and direction to the Mechanical Engineering group to successfully meet Company and department goals; is a key member of the company’s engineering leadership team and helps to provide cohesive leadership to the entire company by working effectively with all stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Ensures FAA Certification and regulatory compliance are met.
• Ensures all Mechanical Engineering activities are in conformance with Company's established policies.
• Ensures all Mechanical Engineering activities meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations to achieve corporate objectives.
• Ensures innovative systems and processes are identified and implemented to enhance the Company’s future.
• Ensures intra-departmental Mechanical Engineering support throughout the Company.
• Coaches and develops the Mechanical Engineers to be technical professionals.
• Supports the Mechanical Engineering group in the creation of design, analysis, and testing artifacts.
• Writes and reviews Mechanical Engineering policies and procedures.
• Proposes and ensures all Mechanical Engineering expenditures meet budgetary constraints.
• Conducts performance evaluations, plans salary actions, recommends hires and promotions, anticipates, and plans for skills and human resource requirements and develops staff to meet those needs.
• Interprets and applies organization policies and provides leadership toward resolving employee issues.
• Conducts oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field and 10 years of relevant engineering experience in aviation, or an advanced degree and seven years of relevant experience in aviation
• A minimum of three years of engineering management experience
• Experience with aircraft structural design, modification, and installation
• Experience with demonstrating compliance to Federal Aviation Regulations, with a preference for 14 CFR Part 29 experience
• Effectively coordinates requirements with engineering leadership and other internal customers
• Ability to write and review Company policies and procedures
• Ability to coach and develop technical professionals of all experience levels
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the Company
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in order to effectively present ideas, concepts, and proposals to all levels of the organization
• Must demonstrate commitment, vision, and a tenacity to drive assignments to completion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Must meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) as a U.S. Person

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Experience with project planning for technically complex projects
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 29 Transport-Category Helicopter structure design and analysis
• Experience as a Structures Designated Engineering Representative