Design Engineer Group Lead - WA; AeroMotion

Design Engineer Group Lead - WA (Aero Motion)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

This position will lead a team of engineers responsible for developing, designing, qualifying, and supporting production in actuation for Aero Motion. This position works in partnership with project managers, project engineers, and other functional groups to coordinate schedules, priorities, resources, and budgets in support of Aero Motion and Textron Aviation projects. The Engineer-Group Lead will foster a work environment which encourages communication, collaboration, innovation, creativity, individual responsibility, growth, and a spirit of teamwork, as well as provide engineering advice and assistance to other functions as required.

• Plan and execute design, development, and qualification activities for actuators, following the design phase gate process
• Responsible for reviewing and approving design packages and other deliverables produced by direct reports
• Develop near‑term and long‑term strategic plans to provide growth opportunities for team members in the areas of technical/personal development as well as development of leadership capabilities
• Coordinate with department manager on program schedules, resource allocations, and project priorities
• Must be able to understand complex technical issues as well as the work‑scope and risks associated with different alternatives necessary to guide the design team to technical solutions
• Participate in integrated engineering team meetings and guides/coordinates tasks of multiple internal disciplines
• Communicate status information to all levels of management, external customers and authorities
• Support Textron Aviation’s product and headcount strategies by recruiting interns, entry‑level engineers, experienced engineers, and contractors
• Experience with preparing bids and proposals is preferred
• Develop own managerial skills through training, professional organizations, and published information. Recognize team members who are capable of leadership roles (supervisory and technical) and develop these team members through appropriate training and coaching

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Other related Engineering field

7 years of experience in aviation, engineering, or another related field.

• Working knowledge of CFR 14 Part 23 and CFR 14 Part 25 and MIL‑HDBK‑516C is desired
• Experience with Solid Works & Solid Works PDM is preferred
• Technical knowledge of hydraulic actuators, electro‑mechanical actuators, and components
• Strong working knowledge of Textron Aviation aircraft development and certification processes is required
• Experience in leading technical teams through complex issues
• Effective in providing communications and presentations to technical and management representatives is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint are required. Experience with Microsoft Project
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills including multi‑tasking and task prioritization is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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