Operations Eng Manager

Operations Engineering Manager

Universal Avionics (UA) continues to move the avionics industry forward with both the latest iterations of our flagship products as well as designing the next generation of technology to ensure easier management and safety & reliability of all phases of flight. As a member of the Universal Avionics Operations Leadership Team, you will play a key role in guiding the manufacturing and support of our current and future industry leading products at our facility in Tucson, Arizona.

The Operations Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise, coaching / mentoring, and support to a talented team of test, industrial, and process engineers responsible for new product introduction, manufacturing, factory improvement, and repair processes for all Universal Avionics products. This includes our historic Flight Management System, Recorders, Communications & Data Link and Flat Panel Displays, as well as the introduction of new optical technologies based around our Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and Head Wearable Displays. Requirements include experience in electronic design, testing and producibility, combined with a passion for developing high performing teams.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Determine Operations Engineering project schedules, priorities, and personnel assignments
• Serve as a technical liaison with key OEM customers and global UA stakeholders
• Mentor and train Operations Engineers and Technicians
• Partner with other stakeholders to integrate Lean methodology into the business
• Participate on Integrated Product Teams
• Coordinate with Sustaining Engineering on obsolescence management
• Drive assembly and test process strategies to support our Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) system
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
• Coordinate frequently with Global Research & Development teams and OEM customers
• Prepare and conduct performance appraisals of Operations Engineers
• Prepare project & capital budget estimates and prepare annual departmental budget input
• Participate in the Operations Leadership Team
• Identify and implement BMS process improvements
• Review and approve timecards and approve vacation requests
• Other duties, as assigned

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To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit : www.UniversalAvionics.com

Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As part of our compliance process, we inquire about work authorization and citizenship status to ensure alignment with these regulations.

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