Manager of Engineering

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Manager of Engineering - 1497

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Full Time

On-Site

Addison, TX, USA

Posted 30+ days ago

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

We’re seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional to support innovative aircraft projects with expertise in regulations and systems. In this role, you’ll manage the preparation of certification documents and engineering drawings while contributing across electrical, mechanical, and structural systems, bringing specialized knowledge into at least one area. You’ll manage multiple projects independently, applying sound engineering judgment and integrity in every decision.

You'll also engage directly with customers, support Team Leaders and technicians, and help drive program success. Working closely with management, you'll contribute to new project development while supervising engineers and guiding production teams with your technical expertise.

• Engage employees for feedback on improvement opportunities or other job related needs to enhance the work environment and remove obstacles.
• Under minimal supervision, exercise discretion and sound business judgment to deliver an on time and squawk free customer service experience while adhering to all regulatory, safety, quality and company standards.
• Hire, assess, and develop employees at various skill levels to perform work in accordance with all applicable procedures and standards.
• Review available manpower by skill and shift to plan short and long-term training needs along with hiring goals for an optimized workforce. Share manpower when required, with other Engineering Departments.
• Provide modification drawings to the Avionics Installation department for installation of new systems.
• Provide guidance for the Avionics Installation department during the installation process.
• Assist Avionics/Maintenance departments in troubleshooting various avionics/electrical problems on aircraft.
• Provide modification drawings to the Interior Department for modifications to cabin interiors.
• Provide modification/repair drawings to the Maintenance Departments for aircraft structural repairs
• Provide documentation for STC and Field approvals, Electrical load analysis, Wire Routing, Installation Guidelines, etc.
• Systematically troubleshoot Avionics and their support systems.
• Assist the actual installation and troubleshooting process and function within the Technician role, as needed.
• General knowledge of required drawings and specifications, including the production of drawings, reading, interpreting and making changes to drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of all related Avionics systems, including their installation, testing, troubleshooting, removal, upgrades, and integration requirements.
• Knowledge of current advances in Avionics system development
• Collaborate with others to produce innovative ideas and participate in the decision-making process.
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