Engineering Manager

Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces.  We are located in Clearwater, Fl  and do not offer hybrid or remote work - all employees must be a U.S. Person.

The Role:

The Engineering Manager plans, monitors and controls all engineering activity within their assigned business unit, including sales activities, new product development, and sustaining engineering.  In addition to managerial tasks, this individual also provides technical leadership with creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment as they anticipate and direct solutions to engineering problems.

Why Join Us:

Impact: Lead the development of critical aerospace technologies while shaping the future of our business.

Rewards: Earn competitive pay and incentives that recognize your leadership, technical expertise and results.

Growth: Expand your influence through leadership opportunities, cross functional collaboration, and continued professional development.

Culture: Join a collaborative team where innovation, accountability and engineering excellence drive success.

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with match and profit sharing.

What You’ll Do:

• ·         Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates;     planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.


• ·         Focus on management of multiple concurrent engineering projects with an emphasis on cost, schedule, and dynamic resource allocation.


• ·         Cultivate customer and supplier relationships while maintaining oversight on critical or sensitive intercompany interactions.


• ·         Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.


• ·         Maintain a healthy productivity improvement funnel and monitors & controls implementation of productivity improvement projects.


• ·         Maintain oversight of critical projects. In-person participation in leading the problem solving of particularly difficult technical issues and controls customer communication when necessary.


• ·         Facilitate idea generation of innovative ideas to support the business unit’s core competencies.

Qualifications:

• ·         Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems or related engineering from a 4 year accredited university or college is required


• ·         At least 7 years’ progressive experience in aerospace new product development


• ·         Working knowledge of aerospace and FAA requirements


• ·         Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems


• ·         Communicate effectively to internal and external customers in both oral and written form


• ·         Organized, attention to detail, sense of urgency, maintains confidentiality


• ·         Ability to make independent decisions on routine office activities


• ·         To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government


• ·         This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.  The company will require proof status before employment.

 Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.