Director of Engineering Perform Air International Inc. - 1.0 Gilbert, AZ Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $121,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry Mechanical blueprint interpretation Customer communication Project engineering Defect resolution root cause analysis Electro-mechanical components Engineering development testing Materials engineering experience within manufacturing PDM software Aerospace budget management Talent development Performance management Team development Hiring Mechanical drawings Bachelor's degree in engineering Managing engineering teams Data management Continuous improvement Aerospace maintenance and repair projects Quality control experience within aerospace industry ASME codes & standards Design engineering SolidWorks Product design Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Collaboration with manufacturing teams Pneumatic systems Engineering product development Manufacturing Full Job Description Perform Air International is an FAA Repair Station. Our organization is looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in aviation, DER repair / design, project management, and aircraft systems. The Director of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the development of products, managing the engineering team, and ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to think strategically, and have a passion for aviation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engineering strategies and plans.
• Lead the engineering team in the development of products and services.
• Manage the engineering budget and resources.
• Ensure all engineering projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance standards for engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team and airline customers.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop solutions to meet those needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field. Minimum of five years of experience in an aviation technical role. Minimum of three years of experience managing engineers or technical teams, with responsibility for hiring, employee development, work priorities, performance management, and budgets. Technical Knowledge and Engineering Capabilities Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical products, manufacturing, materials, coatings, and electronics. Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, including Product Data Management (PDM) workflows to support product revision control. Demonstrated experience in repair development and repair processes. Knowledge of product development techniques and methods across design, analysis, testing, and production release. Experience establishing test requirements, developing fixtures, documenting alternate methods, and evaluating measurement capability. Ability to specify materials, surface finishes, and tolerances in accordance with aerospace and industry standards. Proficiency in interpreting, applying, and evaluating engineering drawings and assemblies in accordance with

ASME Y14.5.

Ability to evaluate new repair capabilities and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Regulatory Compliance and Audit Support Knowledge of Part 145 Repair Station regulations and processes. Ability to support internal audits, regulatory agency audits, and customer audits. Communication and Business Judgment Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external customers in support of root cause investigations, production holds, and reliability reporting. Ability to weigh business decisions against the required engineering effort. Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data acquisition systems, including National Instruments (NI) and Dewesoft. Experience working with machinists on products in development, providing engineering support for operational sequencing, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and fixture development. Knowledge of aircraft systems. Experience applying statistical techniques to reliability reviews, metrology, and test uncertainty evaluations in support of engineering substantiation. Knowledge of material analysis techniques, their limitations, and associated equipment, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Experience with inspection methods, techniques, and equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical profilometers, comparators, depth micrometers, calipers, and gauges. Day position. Monday to Friday. Salary DOE. Perform Air International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $121,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person