Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago

Chicago Illinois United States United Airlines Full time
Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

The Powerplant Engineering Lead Engineer will perform the technical duties of a program engineer through ownership of a specific engine fleet as well as perform supervisory functions for an assigned group of engineers. These encompass direct operational support of engines in both, tactical and strategic environments. At this level, it is expected the individual will have enough technical proficiency to coach and guide a team of engineers. In addition to the hardware ownership role, this assignment will also require technical reviews of documentation generated by other engineering team members. The successful candidate will mentor and develop their team to grow talent and technical expertise across multiple engine types. This individual will also work with multiple other departments on projects owned by their team as well as interacting regularly with OEMs, vendors, government regulators, and industry committees.

  • Handle normal engineering duties as a program engineer on a specific engine type
  • Complete technical reviews of engineering documents generated by other team members
  • Interfacing at a department level on priorities and projects related to regulatory compliance, reliability, etc.
  • Administrative duties tied to direct supervision of staff
  • Industry level engagement on technical issues within their field of knowledge, including time spent directly with the OEM’s, vendors, government regulators
Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • B.S Degree in Engineering, related technical field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 4 years as a Program Engineer or similar role elsewhere in the industry
  • Working knowledge on Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft and engines
  • Engineering skills which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs and engines
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance requirements
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of CFRs, airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics, and aircraft materials and processes
  • Estimated 20% travel to both domestic and foreign locations
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Knowledge of air carrier operations

 

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.


Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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