Head of Mechanical Systems (all genders)
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You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.
Develop and lead the department Mechanical Systems
* Responsible to disciplinary lead the department Mechanical Systems with 20 engineers
* Responsible to develop and implement department strategy derived from both company level and directorate level targets
* Responsible to derive internal/external competence needs and to select strategic engineering service provider and subcontractors
* Responsible to perform regular workforce/workload planning in-line with program/project needs and to adjust workforce in accordance with agreed head count targets
* Responsible to plan all program/project deliverables and to (re-)assign workforce as required to ensure On Time / On Cost / On Quality (OTOCOQ) delivery
* Responsible to regularly monitor work progress based on a set of KPI and to perform risk management including planning of adequate risk mitigations and actions
Drive and monitor people development
* Responsible to identify and develop high potentials for future line management, program/project management, and expert positions in close alignment with HRBP
* Responsible to ensure adequate training of all engineers to ensure timely delivery of all program/project milestones
* Responsible for nomination of a sufficient number of CVEs or all ATA chapters with perimeter of own department in close alignment with Airworthiness
* Responsible to act as coach for high-potentials and to assign mentors to new engineers
* Responsible to define a training curriculum for new engineers in own department
Define and maintain development processes and procedures for Mechanical Systems
* Responsible to define development processes and procedures for aircraft mechanical systems as required by authorities and air legislation needs (e.g. CS-25)
* Responsible to maintain and update development processes and procedures as required by certification standards evolution in close alignment with Airworthiness
* Responsible to define and drive opportunities for digitalization and automatization of development processes, methods & tools in close alignment with directorate Digitalization
You’ll bring this with you:
* Engineering degree (e.g. BEng, MEng) in Aerospace Engineering or related area
* At least 15 years of professional experience in relevant fields of aircraft development
* Proven disciplinary leadership experience of at least 10 years in a similar area
* Wide proficiency of latest certification requirements, aircraft system design approaches, incl. interfaces with all other disciplines
* Proven background in new aircraft development or aircraft maintenance for at least 2 different aircraft programs
* Excellent knowledge of air legislation, quality management, configuration management and all safety aspects for new aircraft development Proven ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks
* Confirmed experience in strategy and organization development
* Strong team building and motivation skills
* Clear focus on people development & coaching
* Confirmed leadership skills of multi-cultural teams
* Very strong communication & coordination skills
* String ability to interact and influence
* Pro‑active and solution‑oriented working style
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Aviation & Aerospace
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