Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Company : RSA Engineered Products, LLC

Primary Location : 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Workplace Type : On-site

Employment Type : Salaried | Full-Time

Function : Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Manager of Engineering shall be responsible to plan, organize, implement and control a variety of activities related to engineering, research and development, process improvements and production design related to customer specifications to ensure company business goals and customer requirements are met within cost and on schedule. Projects will include but are not limited to : New Product Development IP designs, Build-to-Print, Design to Spec, and other relevant design activities. The Engineering Manager shall be responsible to ensure the completion of projects from the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase thru Contract Award, Detailed Design, Design Validation / Certification, initial Production, and sustaining engineering efforts.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Contribute to all aspects of the business as a member of the Leadership Team. Manage an Engineering Department with a diverse set of disciplines including manufacturing equipment programming. Organize, schedule and supervise efforts of R&D, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure engineering activities are completed on schedule and within cost. Evaluate engineers' performance and track their developmental needs. Establish department budget and personnel requirements. Support Marketing in technical / customer presentations. Execute review of detailed design activities including manufacturing drawing review, stress analysis, project schedules, etc. Assure design compliance to customer requirements. Schedule design reviews, department meetings and interdepartmental presentations to ensure design points are understood and are concurrent with other organization activities. Ability to take "hands on" approach as well as give appropriate direction. Set engineering standards and policies that promote technical excellence and interdepartmental cooperation. Implement appropriate design / office automation tools and methods to ensure the efficiency of departmental design and documentation tasks. Perform other duties as assigned Conform to company safety policies and procedures. Work in a team environment.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days a week at the El Cajon, CA location.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience : 10 years of experience with BS degree or equivalent experience Understanding of a broad range of engineering skills. Preferably in aircraft / aerospace design and structural analysis. Product development background necessary. Preferred experience with aircraft certification to EASA, Transport Canada, and / or FAA 14 CFR FAR 25 requirements. Experience from program award (kick-off) to Milestones such as : PDR (Preliminary Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), PRR (Production Readiness Review), SOF (Safety of Flight), EIS (Entry-into-Service). Preferred experience with analysis tools such as FEA / FEM tools MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS, ATA NASTRAN / FEMAP Understanding of the value of Project Management Skills with experience working with internal or external customers and resources. Experience writing certification documentation, such as : ATP, QTP, QTR, etc. Vibration and environmental test experience per MIL-STD-810. Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to read / support the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings with dimensioning and tolerance per ANSI / ASME Y14.5 standards. Support manufacturing team during the Product Development Phase (i.e. initial design for manufacturability and redesigns, as required during the development phase). Thorough understanding of industry specifications, such as MIL, AN, MS, NAS, ASTM, AMS, etc. Experience with machining various metals for production and support tooling. Experience with sheet metal forming and welding processes. Experience with fiber laser equipment / laser manufacturing is beneficial. Preferred experience with CAD software (CATIA V5, Mastercam, Surfcam and Solidworks). Preferred experience designing processes to hold tight tolerances and complex assemblies. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization. Ability to present and influence information to audiences that may include customers. 25% or less travel.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000. Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.