Product Development Analyst

Position: New Product Development Analyst
Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.

Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.

These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.

"Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"

ROLE:
The New Product Development Analyst, reporting to the General Manager, this position will be part of a team focusing on research, sourcing and data management related to the identification, development and sale of both commercial and military aircraft replacement parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

* Interface with Department Manager, Sales Directors, Engineers, and Supply Chain, to aid in identification, researching, and induction of new programs.

* Prepare, manage and analyze large market MS Excel data files in search of new product development opportunities.

* Research aircraft technical publications (IPC's, AMM's, CMM's, etc.) compiling summary research packages for downstream users.

* Enter, maintain and manage technical and sales related data in company CRM systems.

* Review, track, and update requests related to customer commitments and expectations.

* Assist in capturing and tracking key metrics related to new product induction.

* Proactively seek out process improvements.

* Additional responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager.

* Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics or Electrical Engineering (Business with a Technical Background preferred)

* Aviation related experience and familiarity with aircraft technical documentation is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

* Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail.

* Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement.

* Mechanical Aptitude and/or Technical Background (Preferred).

* Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple items, manage issues and escalate when necessary to achieve results.

* Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines.

* Good interpersonal skills are required together with well-developed communication (oral and written) skills, with the ability to convey technical information and ideas clearly and concisely.

* Must have strong follow-up skills and the ability to develop productive business relationships via the phone (primary) and e-mail (secondary).

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (emphasis on MS Excel pivot tables, v-lookup etc.).

* Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, intellect, experience and judgment.

* Ability and desire to develop beyond this role as business requirements dictate.

* Limited travel (domestic & international) possible.

KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES

* Language/Communication

Skills:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people, which includes the upper levels of corporate management

* Computer

Skills:

Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Suite Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Project and Power Point

* Math

Skills:

Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.

* Reasoning

Skills:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to problem solve and provide solutions.

* Organizational

Skills:

Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask, learn quickly, react quickly and meet necessary deadlines, with minimal supervisory direction. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Self-sufficient, requiring limited supervision over job knowledge, expectations and successful project completion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position will work primarily in an office environment with low noise level.