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Bombardier Stress Engineer Manager - Bombardier Defense in Wichita, Kansas
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In your role, you will
Manage a team responsible for the development of structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure.
Understand customer requirements to correlate them into a planning schedule for preparation of formal and controlled engineering documentation (i.e., structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.). Produce measures to ensure adherence to work plan.
Prepares and presents design review material in support of technical interchange meetings and design reviews with suppliers and external/internal customers.
Review and approve stress notes and reports from stress team members of structural designs for sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications.
Lead stress process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design.
Lead development of structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authority (FAA/EASA/MIL cert).
Review and approve assessments of primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective. Including fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer’s mission profile requirements.
Manage a team of engineers to compliance within schedule commitments.
Lead the stress organization in resource management including recruitment, onboarding, and integration of new employees. Ensure adequate engineering resources and lead their allocation to tasks in accordance with a weekly priority list.
Establish organization objectives, evaluate performance, and make salary and career progression recommendations.
Continually work toward a positive and healthy working environment for the employees (communication, recognition, coaching, and a vision for organizational progress).
Manage and resolve priority conflicts within own department.
Be accountable for your group’s performance – deliver on-time, within budget and with first time right quality to support the business objectives.
Drive organization governance to ensure adherence to schedule, performance to budget, and engineering partner delivery to commitments.
Oversee technical viability of design solutions from a stress discipline perspective of new modifications through design reviews and deliverable approvals.
Identify process improvements and follow through to deployment and training.
Identify functional training required to support the business needs.
Develop or adapt tools and processes as needed by the engineering functions to meet organizational objectives.
Champion partner management through establish weekly technical oversight meetings to meet program commitments.
As our ideal candidate
You hold a Bachelor of Science from an accredited University.
You have a minimum of 10 years with preference for 15 years’ experience in stress analysis.
You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading direct reports.
You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical supplier management.
Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
You must have proficiency in FEM tools (i.e. Patran and Nastran).
You must have proficiency in CATIA V5 or later version.
You must have a good understanding of aircraft structural load path and have experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components.
You must have experience in developing and obtaining approval of Stress Reports.
You have a working knowledge of stress applicable regulatory certification rules (FAA).
You are proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point).
You must be a creative problem-solver.
You must be a self-starter, able to organize mandates/objectives into work assignments for the organization to own a list of prioritized tasks through to completion.
You must exhibit excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
You must be able and comfortable with managing up and down the organization.
You should be an organized leader and individual able to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional individuals, departments and organizations with a positive attitude and disposition.
Bombardier Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer with a non-discrimination policy.
If your profile meets the requirements of the position, we will keep you informed via email or phone.
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Job Stress Engineer Manager - Bombardier Defense
Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet
Organization Learjet Inc
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular