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Cirrus Aircraft Manager Manufacturing Engineering in Duluth, Minnesota
Description
The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading a Manufacturing Engineering team in the concurrent design, validation, and implementation of manufacturing processes, documentation, tooling, equipment and facilities for new products and new product features. In addition, this role is responsible for supporting existing manufacturing processes and infrastructure and implementing continuous improvement strategies to maintain high quality and reduce business costs. This role is also responsible for developing strategies and standards for improved design for manufacturing and earlier learning within product development cycles.
Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, the Manager is responsible for leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Tooling Designers, and Process Engineering Specialists performing the design, documentation, validation, and engineering support of all aspects of aircraft production for the introduction and ongoing support of new products at Cirrus Aircraft in accordance with the FAA Part 23 type design regulations and CFR 21 production certificate regulations. S/he provides leadership, oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
Direct reports include individual contributors and area leaders. Team typically consists of approximately 8-16 people. The role manages assignments of staff to projects; develops team member skills, progression plans, and performance reviews; and provides growth opportunities, recognition and rewards. Monitors and provides training, mentoring and onboarding for team members. Hires and terminates employees within the discipline. Manages employee performance, including annual performance reviews.
This position deploys Manufacturing and Design standard work on a broad basis using industry methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Demand Flow Technology, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
The Manager is responsible for progression and coaching of less experienced engineers, resource allocation, staffing, and performance reviews.
This individual assists with budget planning and control, resource/project planning, and maintaining awareness of key deliverables and schedule milestones.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of fostering individual engagement and initiative, driving improvements to engineering process, and implementing design methodologies resulting in superior technical design, enhanced team productivity, and high-quality, predictable production launches.
Strategic Planning:
Oversees the completion of project deliverables by the team to meet the corporate project objectives, using established approaches.
Cultivates relationships and integration of business processes with key internal and external product development partners. Coordinates design, development, and integration within Cirrus and with subcontractors. Identifies potential solutions in the market amongst subcontractors.
Follows established annual operating plans and budgets for projects and the department.
Develops, implements, standardizes and monitors processes, tools, metrics, and skills to enhance the team’s efficiency and effectiveness in delivering results. Metrics shall include better product launches and manufacturing processes, focusing on respect for people, safety, quality, delivery, and costs (PSQDC).
Technical Duties:
Requirement setting, design, traceability, verification, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment.
Analysis and interpretation of requirements/technical specifications of aircraft equipment, software, components and systems and ensuring their successful integration onto aircraft.
Oversees technical strategies and performance for the group and individuals.
Oversees development and fabrication of Pre-Production Units to validate designs.
Team Leadership:
Monitors team performance indicators and adjusts performance as required.
Works within and develops high-performing teams internally and cross-functionally.
Reviews team deliverables and ensures standards and best practices are being followed in all products such as drawings, specifications, validation plans and reports, process documentation, and design reviews.
Distributes and enforces policy and guidance from Senior Management.
Provides and pursues opportunities for continuing education and training for self and team.
Attends required leadership classes (Leadership Essentials, Emerging Leaders, etc.).
Mentors other engineers and technicians in best practices.
Communication:
Meets regularly with team and team members to pass information up and down.
Provides periodic and ad hoc reports on project and organization status.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field.
Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in engineering, project management and /or technical leadership
Understanding of capital financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators
Knowledge and experience in Demand Flow Technology
Skilled in developing RFP for engineering services, construction services and equipment.
Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs.
This individual needs to be highly regarded in the areas of influencing and working across the organization as a project leader.
This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 160 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Salary Range: $102,230.00 - $153,345.00 USD
Qualifications
Experience
Required
- 7 years: 7 years total relevant experience in manufacturing and/or product development roles with