Manager, Engineering

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At Standard Aero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Reports To:

Vice President/General Manager

The Engineering Manager directs the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team through assigning, coordinating, reviewing, and participating directly in the design, development and inspection of technical or engineering work/projects.

Direct Reports May Include:
Engineer/Engineering Technologist/Specialist, Writer, Technical;
Administrator, Support Services;
Assistant, Technical Library;
Coordinator.

• Develop and implement standards, policies and procedures for engineering and technical work performed in the relevant department/project team.
• Plan, organize, direct and control the activities and operations of an engineering department/project team.
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings.
• May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department/project team.
• Oversee engineering projects to ensure they are technically sound and in compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
• Monitor the progress of on-going projects, make recommendations for improving the process to meet the needs of the end-users, performs job cost reporting, budget analysis and reporting of overall project control.
• Determine if assistance is required from outside contractors, initiates arrangements, provides technical data and assists contractors with related support services.
• Exercise authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Actively participate as a member of the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

• University degree in an engineering discipline; or equivalent (Required)
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline, including minimum of 2 years supervisory experience (Required)
• 3+ years' experience in the engine maintenance repair and overhaul space (Required)

• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.

$111,078 - $139,128

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• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
• 401K with 100% company match; up to 5%
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dental Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university…