AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification Inc. · 10 hours ago
GROUP LEAD - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Seattle Engineering Center - SEC - Seattle, WA 98108
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expAeroTEC is an aerospace testing engineering and certification company that provides comprehensive engineering services for aircraft design and certification. They are seeking an experienced Group Lead for Electrical Systems responsible for managing team performance, ensuring productivity, and meeting customer needs.
AnalyticsConsulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the Group to ensure goals and objectives (i.e. metrics) are met or exceeded, productivity levels are high and the needs of customers are met or exceeded
Assign work to Group members
Manage short- and long-term group planning. Track goals and progress toward them. Report status regularly to appropriate parties
Responsible for hiring, managing, developing and motivating a team of direct reports. Foster a safe, goal-oriented, accountable work environment within the Group
Build a Group organizational structure with appropriate, cost-effective staffing levels to ensure operational performance standards are met or exceeded
Fully engage as the 'hiring manager' throughout the hiring process (e.g. complete Job Requisition Forms; interview candidates; make timely hiring decisions)
Complete performance previews for direct reports (i.e. employees). Regularly identify and celebrate accomplishments. Aggressively manage poor performance and work with Director and HR to address issues according to company guidelines
Manage workload and assignments for contractors. Work with Director and Contract Labor Business Coordinator to address business issues as appropriate
Responsible for proactively and timely communicating information to the Group and out to the rest of the organization. Facilitate regular Group meetings. Participate in all-employee meetings. Attend and participate in various management meetings as required
Act as a role model within the organization. Lead by example. Build the company’s image by collaborating with customers, vendors, other managers/leads as well as employees. Comply with and support company policies, procedures and practices. Enforce respectful and ethical business practices. Maintain high quality standards
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor for Group Members within the appropriate Engineering discipline
Proactively identify and properly address safety issues. Act as a 'champion of safety' for the organization
Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations
Complete Engineering work as needed
Complete tasks and projects as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related field
Ten (10) plus years of experience in an appropriate Engineering discipline
Three (3) years of experience directing the work of multiple Engineers
Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Systems and EWIS in an Aerospace environment
Good leadership presence as well as people management skills
Strong customer service tool box
Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
Strong analytical skills, with an ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions
Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation) with both external and internal customers
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
Good project management skills, including the ability to take ownership for accomplishing assigned tasks
Computer Skills: Comfortable and effective working in Microsoft Office. Intermediate Excel proficiency required
Proven track record of improving the efficiency of assigned processes or procedures
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Benefits
Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees)
Employer paid premiums for our employees’ Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans)
Dental
$40,000 Life Insurance Policy
Complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program’s
401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee
Vision
Additional Life Insurance Options
Critical Illness
Accident
Hospital Indemnity
Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
ID Watchdog
Legal Shield
Perk Spot Discounts
Quarterly bonus schemes (for salaried employees)
Manager’s bonuses (for management roles)
SIP (for sales positions)
Company
AeroTEC - Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification Inc.
AeroTEC develops, tests and certifies new aircraft products using innovative and scalable development, test and certification techniques to help large and small aerospace companies everywhere bring their products to market quickly, easily and efficiently.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bart Heinz
Deputy CEO
Tiffany Macconnell
Executive Assistant to President & CEOs
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