VP Engineering
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Job Summary
- Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company vision program objectives and market needs.
- Lead and mentor large multi-disciplinary engineering teams across structures aerodynamics propulsion avionics systems software and manufacturing engineering.
- Establish engineering governance processes and best practices across programs.
- Drive a culture of safety quality innovation and continuous improvement.
- Oversee conceptual preliminary and detailed design of aircraft and major systems.
- Ensure integration of structures systems avionics propulsion and software into a certified aircraft configuration.
- Review and approve key technical decisions trade studies and design reviews (SRR PDR CDR).
- Ensure effective use of digital engineering tools (MBSE PLM CAD/CAE digital twins).
- Ensure compliance with FAA EASA DGCA MIL standards and other applicable airworthiness regulations.
- Lead certification planning conformity ground and flight test activities.
- Serve as the senior engineering interface with regulatory authorities.
- Partner with Program Management to ensure engineering deliverables meet cost schedule and performance targets.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks across development and production programs.
- Support production ramp-up entry-into-service and in-service engineering support.
- Drive adoption of advanced materials automation AI/ML electrification sustainable aviation technologies and next-generation architectures.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and supplier innovations.
- Support intellectual property creation and protection.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Flight Test and Customer Support teams.
- Engage with customers partners and suppliers on technical matters.
- Represent the company at industry forums and technical reviews.
- Education
Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
Masters degree or PhD preferred.
- Experience
1825 years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
10 years in senior engineering leadership roles within an Aircraft OEM or Tier-1 aerospace supplier.
Proven experience leading clean-sheet aircraft or major derivative programs through certification.
Strong background in aircraft systems integration and airworthiness certification.
- Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of aircraft design development and certification processes.
Expertise in structures aerodynamics propulsion avionics systems engineering and safety assessments.
Familiarity with DO-178 DO-254 ARP4754 ARP4761 and configuration management practices.
- Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong executive leadership and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance innovation with regulatory and safety requirements.
Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility.
Required Skills:
Education Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Masters degree or PhD preferred. Experience 1825 years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace industry. 10 years in senior engineering leadership roles within an Aircraft OEM or Tier-1 aerospace supplier. Proven experience leading clean-sheet aircraft or major derivative programs through certification. Strong background in aircraft systems integration and airworthiness certification. Technical Skills Deep knowledge of aircraft design development and certification processes. Expertise in structures aerodynamics propulsion avionics systems engineering and safety assessments. Familiarity with DO-178 DO-254 ARP4754 ARP4761 and configuration management practices. Leadership & Soft Skills Strong executive leadership and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance innovation with regulatory and safety requirements. Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility.
