Head of Mechanical Systems (all genders)

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You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

Develop and lead the department Mechanical Systems

Responsible to disciplinary lead the department Mechanical Systems with 20 engineers

Responsible to develop and implement department strategy derived from both company level and directorate level targets

Responsible to derive internal/external competence needs and to select strategic engineering service provider and subcontractors

Responsible to perform regular workforce/workload planning in-line with program/project needs and to adjust workforce in accordance with agreed head count targets

Responsible to plan all program/project deliverables and to (re-)assign workforce as required to ensure On Time / On Cost / On Quality (OTOCOQ) delivery

Responsible to regularly monitor work progress based on a set of KPI and to perform risk management including planning of adequate risk mitigations and actions

Drive and monitor people development

Responsible to identify and develop high potentials for future line management, program/project management, and expert positions in close alignment with HRBP

Responsible to ensure adequate training of all engineers to ensure timely delivery of all program/project milestones

Responsible for nomination of a sufficient number of CVEs or all ATA chapters with perimeter of own department in close alignment with Airworthiness

Responsible to act as coach for high-potentials and to assign mentors to new engineers

Responsible to define a training curriculum for new engineers in own department

Define and maintain development processes and procedures for Mechanical Systems

Responsible to define development processes and procedures for aircraft mechanical systems as required by authorities and air legislation needs (e.g. CS-25)

Responsible to maintain and update development processes and procedures as required by certification standards evolution in close alignment with Airworthiness

Responsible to define and drive opportunities for digitalization and automatization of development processes, methods & tools in close alignment with directorate Digitalization

You’ll bring this with you:

Engineering degree (e.g. BEng, MEng) in Aerospace Engineering or related area

At least 15 years of professional experience in relevant fields of aircraft development

Proven disciplinary leadership experience of at least 10 years in a similar area

Wide proficiency of latest certification requirements, aircraft system design approaches, incl. interfaces with all other disciplines

Proven background in new aircraft development or aircraft maintenance for at least 2 different aircraft programs

Excellent knowledge of air legislation, quality management, configuration management and all safety aspects for new aircraft development Proven ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks

Confirmed experience in strategy and organization development

Strong team building and motivation skills

Clear focus on people development & coaching

Confirmed leadership skills of multi-cultural teams

Very strong communication & coordination skills

String ability to interact and influence

Pro‑active and solution‑oriented working style

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Aviation & Aerospace

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