Chief Engineer, LRSO

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

501638 Chief Engineer LRSO

IronMountain Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experiencedLRSO Chief Engineer 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.

The Chief Engineer serves as the technical authority for LRSO execution ensuring all engineering activities meet contractual safety and configuration requirements. The role oversees technical integration risk management design approval and coordination across engineering manufacturing quality logistics and Government stakeholders.

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:

Serve as the senior technical authority and Chief Engineer for the LRSO effort accountable for engineering integrity airworthiness and technical performance across all engineering activities.
Establish and maintain the programs engineering strategy technical standards and governance framework across mechanical electrical structural and quality disciplines.
Approve or delegate approval authority for major engineering decisions including repairs modifications non-conformance dispositions deviations and technical risk acceptances.
Chair or oversee engineering review boards (e.g. MRB CCB TRB) and ensure technical rigor in engineering orders repair instructions and configuration changes.
Provide independent technical oversight of production and MRO engineering activities ensuring solutions meet airworthiness safety and lifecycle requirements.
Define and enforce engineering processes aligned with AS9100 configuration management and digital thread/data integrity principles.
Serve as the primary technical interface to customers government stakeholders OEMs and regulatory authorities for all engineering and mission assurance matters.
Guide certification and qualification strategy for repairs modifications and integrated systems.
Lead technical root-cause investigations and corrective action strategies for major quality or airworthiness events.
Direct engineering workforce strategy including competency models staffing plans technical mentoring and succession development.
Ensure cross-disciplinary integration between engineering production quality supply chain and sustainment organizations.
Drive continuous improvement and modernization of engineering tools methods and processes.
Advise program and corporate leadership on technical risk readiness investment priorities and capability development.
Foster a culture of engineering excellence accountability and mission focus across the organization.
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

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501638 Chief Engineer LRSOIronMountain Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experiencedLRSO Chief Engineer 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 br...