Engineering Manager

Job Purpose

This position is accountable for effective management of AEC's engineering function in Rochester as well as implementing strategic initiatives within the scope of responsibilities. This position will be responsible for supporting and implementing initiatives to build a world class engineering organization with specific activities to include:

Job Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• Plan and manage engineering projects. Utilize staffing and resource management tools and plans to meet company goals and internal and external customer requirements. Supervise engineers, technicians, and key vendors. Manage the day-to-day execution of projects, including problem identification and issue resolution. Focus on results performance, process improvement, initiative, teamwork, and ownership in the Engineering organization.
• Provide technical oversight and expertise as required, and work closely with technical specialists and other functional area management to ensure cost, quality, technical performance, budget, and delivery requirements are met. Share resources as appropriate.
• Assist in implementing and managing engineering services out-sourcing strategy to support internal resources, enable them to focus on critical, high-value tasks, and help meet surge demand scenarios.
• Provide leadership and development of direct reports with performance appraisals, career development guidance, reward and recognition, and appropriate training opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company and customer Quality System policies and procedures.
• Support the development, implementation and refinement of AEC's new product introduction process. Work with other functional leadership to identify and staff IPTs appropriately. Assess technical competencies of the organization, identify skills and training needs and assist in developing plans to address them.
• Support bids and proposals, and recommend improvements for quotation procedures and systems. Ensure timely and accurate development of process, labor, materials, and tooling cost estimates.
• Provide formal performance reports related to project status, and progress related to specific deadlines and allocated resources.
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory responsibility: Yes

Supervisors are responsible for overseeing their work group including but not limited to: formal evaluations/performance management as set out by the organization, recruitment and developing

Qualifications/Characteristics

7-10+ years related experience including 4+ years of experience in engineering/technical/program management roles, or equivalent. Supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership, commitment, and performance on complex projects.

• Engineering Degree (minimum BS in AE/ME/IE or equivalent, Masters level a plus)
• Strong proficiency with the design, development and manufacturing of Aerospace composite structures and components, specifically in some or all of the following:
• Design and manufacture of textiles and dry preforms (especially carbon fiber, glass, aramid, etc.).
• Aerospace composite manufacturing experience (i.e., dry or prepreg layup, RTM/VARTM, autoclave or oven processing, bonding, finishing, assembly).
• Manufacturing tooling/fixture design utilizing CAD/CAM software (UG, CATIA or equivalent).
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and inspection methods.
• Qualification and FAA certification process for Aerospace products considered a plus.
• Experience with Aerospace OEM prime and/or Tier 1 supplier to Aerospace industry a plus
• Good understanding of engineering and product development processes, including Integrated Product Design and Development, Configuration Control Boards, Product Lifecycle Management, MRB, and Program Planning. Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the development of new products and the optimization of processes and controls.
• Understanding and practice of Lean/Six Sigma principles, Design for Six Sigma or Robust Design capability; experience with lean tools such as 5S, Visual Factory, value stream mapping a plus.
• Understanding of MRP/planning methodologies (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Skills:

• Proficient in project management methods and tools, particularly planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling programs and projects.
• Strong teaming and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, coordinate, facilitate, motivate and build the project team.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem solving skills in teamwork setting.
• MSOffice proficient.

Abilities:

• Strong leadership and supervision ability
• Willingness to perform "hands-on" work in dynamic work setting.
• Action Oriented and Results Driven.
• Strong Decision-making with ability to set and balance priorities.
• Customer Focus

Working Conditions

Occasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.

Frequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings

Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time

Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc.

Physical requirements

Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required, Travel may be required