Manager Reliability & Maintainability Engineering
Job Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Maintainability (R&M) leads a highimpact team responsible for driving
aircraft reliability maintainability and operational readiness across the
full product lifecyclefrom concept and design through certification entryintoservice
and inservice support. This leader sets the vision and roadmap for R&M
excellence delivering measurable improvements in dispatch reliability and
ensuring bestinclass performance for CFR (FAR) Part 135 operations.
In this role the manager oversees
reliability data analysis root cause investigations reliability testing and
continuous improvement initiatives to achieve the highest levels of safety
reliability and maintainability. They own the strategy and governance for
MMEL/MEL development and maintenance and partner closely with design
engineering supply chain quality and field support to enhance system
performance and reduce maintenance burden. The ideal candidate brings a strong
background in reliability engineering and aircraft maintenance and excels at
leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust operatorfocused solutions.
- Lead develop and mentor a multidisciplinary Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) team.
- Define and execute the R&M strategy roadmap and standards across all programs.
- Own the Reliability Program Plan (RPP) including RAMS FMEA/FMECA MSG 3 RCM ZSA and LORA deliverables.
- Write maintainability and serviceability requirements for new programs ensuring they are integrated into design reviews.
- Lead team to develop and implement aircraft reliability and maintainability programs to monitor analyze and predict aircraft performance.
- Lead reliability data analysis trend identification and pattern recognition to highlight areas of concern.
- Lead the creation of dashboards automated reporting and predictive analytics to preempt AOG events and improve fleet health.
- Develop and maintain R&M metrics KPIs and leading indicators to track performance and drive corrective actions.
- Provide R&M requirements and technical guidance for Cirrus IQ or similar data sourcing analysis and visualization platforms.
- Lead team in support of customer programs (e.g. Jetstream or piston aircraft support programs) with data analysis and guidance.
- Provide technical support and guidance for operator specific MEL development.
- Establish deferral management practices risk assessments and governance for MEL-related operational decisions.
- Ensure maintainability and serviceability considerations are embedded in early design phases.
- Participate in design reviews to verify R&M requirements ease of maintenance accessibility and supportability goals.
- Collaborate with engineering maintenance operations and quality teams to align reliability objectives with product architecture.
- Partner with Part 135 operators to tailor reliability and maintenance programs to operational needs.
- Optimize maintenance intervals task cards and inspection programs using MSG 3/RCM methodologies.
- Align reliability initiatives with SMS and operational safety controls.
- Lead team in collaboration with Technical Publications/Technical Media to ensure troubleshooting AMM and diagnostic documentation is clear and effective.
- Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- 8 years of experience in aircraft reliability engineering maintainability engineering or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in leadership role
- Expertise with FMEA/FMECA FRACAS MSG-3 RCM ZSA.
- Experience supporting CFR (FAR) Part 135 operations.
- Experience with data analysis root cause analysis reliability testing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and lead teams through change.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits including:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical vision dental with additional dependent coverage options
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
- Well-being:Calm Health Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives through medical provider
- 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
- PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
- Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
- Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store partner and marketplace discounts available
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being growth and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex national origin color age disability religion pregnancy veteran status marital and family status sexual orientation receipt of public assistance genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
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