Head of Engineering Aviation

4 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland BaseLine Aviation Services Full time

Head of Engineering – Dublin

Overview

Our client, in the aviation sector, is currently seeking Head of Engineering. The post holder will manage the functions of the Product Engineering Group containing a group of engineers which provide engineering support for the Commercial Aircraft Sector. The post holder will be the engineering representative on the leadership team and the Form 4 holder for the company.

Responsibilities
  • Provide proactive day to day engineering support to production assembly and test areas by resolving issues, maintaining product integrity and influencing product cost.
  • Develop repair capability within the framework of customer contracts and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, CAAC, etc.).
  • Initiate clear production assembly/test instructions to operations personnel to maintain efficient production.
  • Take responsibility for ensuring issues impacting quality, cost and delivery performance are identified and addressed promptly.
  • Define and schedule the development of equipment to meet production requirements for operations department, for example assembly fixtures and tools and test equipment.
  • Provide support as required to other departments to maintain and improve product quality, first pass yield (FPY), production schedule, and product cost objectives.
  • Utilize common and/or develop unique repair processes to reduce turnaround time (TAT) and repair costs for out of/or in production repair or replacement parts.
  • Work within a team environment and utilize lean principles to incorporate world class repair processes into regional (global) commercial repair shops.
Qualifications
  • This position requires a bachelor's degree in a Science and/or Engineering discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
  • Individuals must demonstrate a proven technical expertise in the repair and overhaul of aircraft hardware, with a specific focus on engines.
  • It would be highly advantageous if candidates possess a good awareness of aircraft engine technology and are up to date with market trends in this field. A solid understanding of regulatory requirements is required for this position.
  • Proven general capabilities in areas of Root Cause / Corrective Action, LEAN, Project Planning, Product line transfer and Data Acquisition and Analysis.
  • The successful candidate will need strong mentoring and leadership abilities. Additionally, candidates require who have demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Ireland.
  • Willingness to travel is also required.

The post holder must be a self-starter willing to make sound decisions and initiate action without prior counselling or direction. They must possess the technical knowledge and the personal integrity required to earn the respect of subordinates and other functions.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Management
Industries
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation
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