Job Engineering Sr. Manager

Engineering Sr. Manager

Location : Tulsa, OK, US, 74107

Position Summary : The individual in this position will manage, set goals, institute operational policies, and coordinate activities of the engineering department to include the design, manufacture, and testing of components and products, and maintain quality standards, specifications, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and employees. The selected candidate will establish best practices that will provide support for AMETEK growth pillars : New product development and operational excellence. This includes OEM new designs, new aftermarket test / repair / overhaul capability, component repair solutions, and aftermarket replacement parts (PMAs). This involves multiple aspects of FAA related federal regulations on both the new production and maintenance sides of the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages department activities and develops policies to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and overall product quality associated with manufacturing and testing.
• Plans and implements engineering programs, including defining the project philosophies, activities, milestones, and customer requirements. PMP certification is a plus.
• Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demands for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and / or inter-departmental relations.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned

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Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds including the use of pneumatic and manual lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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Business Unit : AMETEK MRO

AMETEK MRO, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense, is a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

The pursuit of innovation and excellence are the driving force at AMETEK MRO. For decades, our businesses have served the MRO market offering total solutions. With a focus on innovation, performance and integrity, AMETEK MRO is well positioned in highly competitive market segments to expect continued business growth. Supporting this growth are our eleven certified repair centers and over 700 employees across the globe.

BUSINESS UNIT : DRAKE AIR

Drake Air is a leading FAA / EASA / CAAC / AS9110C / AS9100D certified repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Heat Transfer Components (Heat Exchangers, Pre Coolers, Oil Coolers, Fuel Heaters and Accessory items) for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military and rotor wing aircraft. Innovation has been a cornerstone to Drake Airs success, as best reflected in our core replacement program called Nu-Matrix. With Nu-Matrix the old core matrix is replaced using an FAA approved process, restoring the unit back to zero time and in full compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers specifications. Nu-Matrix has proven to provide customers the same performance, reliability and service life of an OEM new unit for much less than the cost of a new part replacement. Drake Airs highly skilled engineering and technical departments consistently provide repair alternatives that provide our customers excellent value and significant cost savings.

Acquired by AMETEK in 2008, Drake Air is a unit within AMETEK MROs Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

BUSINESS UNIT : SOUTHERN AEROPARTS

Southern Aeroparts (SAI) is an AS9110C and AS9100D certified repair station providing a broad range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial aircraft components. These services include electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capabilities for all types of electric motors, cargo drives and actuators; fan reverser, flight control and landing gear actuation components; and pneumatic motors and valves. Additionally, SAI maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing our full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and upon customer acceptance, SAI uses FAA / PMA approved parts and DER repairs. This approach allows SAI to continuously provide the cost-effective repairs to our customer base.

Located in Tulsa, OK, Southern Aeroparts maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, SAI is able to continuously provide innovative, cost-effective repairs.

Acquired by AMETEK in 2006, Southern Aeroparts is a unit within AMETEK MROs Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

BUSINESS UNIT : B&S AIRCRAFT

AMETEK MRO B&S Aircraft Parts and Accessories, a Class I, II and III repair station with an Unlimited Rating from the FAA, is a recognized industry leader in starter generators, inverters, fuel systems, boost pumps and much more. B&S supports the business and general aviation markets, the US Military, commercial air carriers as well as rotor wing operators. Additionally, B&S has been chosen as the authorized repair center for a number of leading aircraft manufacturers such as Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna Aircraft and Pilatus.

Acquired by AMETEK in 2007, B&S Aircraft is a unit within AMETEK MROs Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global