Director - Structures Engineering
Company: Cirrus Aircraft
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 3, 2025
Job Description:
Responsible for leading a growing, multi-site Structures
Engineering team with design, testing, certification, and ongoing
engineering support of all aspects of aircraft structures for FAA
certified piston and turbine powered aircraft. In addition,
responsible for developing the strategy for the Structures
Engineering Standard work incorporating industry best
practices.Direct reports include individual contributors,
supervisors, and managers.Duties and Responsibilities/Essential
FunctionsReporting to the V.P. of Engineering, the Director of
Structures Engineering is responsible for leading a team of
engineers and technicians performing the design, composite process
development and testing, stress analysis, structural testing,
certification, and ongoing engineering support of all aspects of
aircraft structures for Cirrus Aircraft in accordance with FAA Part
23 regulations. She or he will provide leadership, oversight and
approval of technical approaches, products and processes.This
position will deploy Structures Engineering Standard work on a
broad basis using industry standards.Technical areas of
responsibility include:
- Requirements, Design, Traceability, and Installation of
aircraft structural elements.
- Integration Test definition (requirements-based testing),
execution, and troubleshooting both for on aircraft and lab
test.
- Structures Engineering technical process definition and
execution.
- Oversight of airframe design and systems integration with
aircraft structure.
- Identification of potential solutions in the market amongst
subcontractors.
- Development and Operation of the Materials and Process Test
Laboratory.
- Coordinate design development and integration within Cirrus and
with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Generate engineering documentation in accordance with company
procedures to develop and maintain type design data for multiple
aircraft.
- Guiding design and structural analysis through FAA part 23
certification and foreign validation.
- Manages the Company's structural R&D direction to ensure
alignment with company goals and continued industry leadership in
creating new customer value through integration in coordination and
collaboration with Platform Chief Engineers.
- Analysis and interpretation of requirements/technical
specifications of aircraft structural elements and ensuring their
successful integration onto aircraft.
- Definition of equipment, components, systems and installations
specified to enable system testing, fault finding prior to
installation and certification.
- Acquires resources for test activities, provides technical
management oversight and leads process improvements.
- Provide feedback for airframe and structural design and
analysis efforts.
- Development and certification plan and report writing and
reviewing.
- The Director of Structures Engineering is responsible for
developing, coaching, and mentoring of less experienced engineers
and supervisors, resource allocation, staffing, and performance
reviews, including creating and executing onboarding training
plans. This individual supports the Engineering Department with
budget planning and control, resource/project planning, and
maintaining awareness of key deliverables and project 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 and enhanced team
productivity.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or
equivalent required, masters degree preferred.
- 12 years related industry experience.
- 8 years leadership experience.
- Leading teams of 10 or more engineers working on multiple
complex projects.
- Experience managing remote engineering teams and
locations.
- Experience working with or developing structural test
laboratories.
- Previous certification experience with standards such as 14 CFR
Part 23.
- Experience interacting with certification agencies.
- Experience with aircraft structural and flight testing.
- Process development experience (Six Sigma Green belt or
others).
- Process mapping and deployment experience (VSM).
- Previous DER/UM experience is preferred.
- Use of design tools such as CREO, MATLAB, VBA, or similar
programs.
- Familiarity with stress analysis (hand methods or
software).
- Familiarity with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools.
- Requirements Management tool experience (PTC Integrity, Doors,
Jama, or equivalent).
- Change Management and Configuration Management tool experience
(JIRA, Windchill, Clearquest, Clearcase, or equivalent).
- Familiarity with industry standards: DO-160, MIL-HDBKs, and SAE
ARPs.
- Pilot or Ground School experience preferred.
- Experience communicating with executives, regulatory
authorities, customers, and suppliers.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and
speak the English language.
- Ability to work both independently and within a
cross-functional team.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Chief
Engineers and management peer groups.
- Out of the box thinking to deliver required technical solutions
to meet program goals.
- Able to write test schedules and reports.
- Able to work with program managers and project leaders to
develop and hold accountability to schedules.
- Ability to efficiently learn new skills and manage multiple
tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, Visio, Project).To perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong effective teams that
apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common
goals.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode
communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique
needs of different audiences.
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet
commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and
sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve
problems.Salary Range$175,243.14 to $262,864.70 USDOUR
BENEFITSCirrus 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: 200 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!LIFE AT CIRRUSCirrus is dedicated
to advancing general aviation as a leading manufacturer of personal
aircraft. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family
members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot's
license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an
impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.At Cirrus, we are
committed to investing in the future of our employees and company
by offering professional development and career progression
opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific
training, talent acceleration and leadership development,
continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.We also
engage employees by offering several employee and family events
throughout the year and the opportunity to participate in activity
clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion
celebrations to local runs and barbecues, our team has the
opportunity to connect with each other, the community, and our
customers.OF NOTEPlease note this job description is not designed
to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties
or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this
position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be
required.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.
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