Engineering Lead, LRSO

LRSO Engineering Lead

Work Location: Huntsville AL

Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day in office (remote work is not authorized)

Relocation: Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced LRSO Engineering Lead to oversee a multidisciplinary team supporting the overhaul repair and production of aircraft systems and components for an upcoming LRSO effort in Huntsville AL. This leadership role requires broad technical expertise across mechanical electrical structural and quality engineering disciplines along with strong coordination communication and problem-solving skills.

As the LRSO Engineering Lead you will be responsible for driving technical excellence ensuring regulatory compliance supporting operational execution and fostering collaboration across engineering maintenance and quality teams in a fast-paced aviation environment.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Education and General Experience:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical aerospace or related engineering field is required and at least fifteen (15) years of relevant experience with emphasis on evaluation repair modification or production support of aviation platforms.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems wiring structural repairs and quality assurance in production and/or MRO environments.
• Working knowledge of aviation regulatory standards and documentation (FARs SRMs AMMs IPCs OEM technical data).
• Familiarity with CAD and PLM systems (e.g. SolidWorks Windchill etc).
• Experience in environments governed by AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred (e.g. PMP ASQ CQE FAA DER Six Sigma).
• Experience supporting modifications STC development or integration of new systems into existing aircraft.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement or APQP processes.
• Previous experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and make engineering decisions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a team of mechanical electrical structural and quality engineers supporting aircraft production and MRO activities.
• Serve as the primary engineering authority for all technical issues related to airframe systems electrical harnesses structural repairs and quality investigations.
• Guide engineering decisions related to repair development modifications non-conformance dispositions tooling testing and integration.
• Lead technical reviews for repair instructions engineering orders (EOs) rework plans and root cause/corrective action reports.
• Oversee engineering responses to production issues including design discrepancies manufacturability concerns and supplier deviations.
• Ensure all engineering work is compliant with AS9100.
• Support audits investigations and quality improvement initiatives ensuring adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and internal standards.
• Act as the engineering liaison between internal departments including Planning Quality Production and Supply Chain.
• Interface directly with OEMs suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and coordinate engineering support.
• Champion cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimize repair turn-times maintain configuration control and improve process flow.
• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers providing guidance performance feedback and technical coaching.
• Identify staffing needs support hiring efforts and oversee onboarding and training for engineering team members.
• Drive a culture of accountability technical rigor and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.

Clearance Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance is required. Per federal requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this level of clearance.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer