Director of Engineering

2 weeks ago

LaGrange, United States Fokker Services Americas Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The role & department

Fokker Services, a multinational Aviation Maintenance & Repair Organization, is seeking a dynamic and driven candidate who’s passionate and curious about finding solutions for their customers. The ideal candidate will possess both the ability to think critically and the curiosity to solve problems affecting our customer maintenance programs. The Director of Engineering will work with the leadership team in the development of repairs that will allow restoration of aircraft components back to an airworthiness condition in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations. This person will oversee a technical staff of engineers with possible multi-site teams.

The Director of Engineering will have the opportunity to build a team of highly competent and creative engineers. The Engineering team will support technical value added projects for our shops as well as working to develop strategic proprietary solutions for our customers.

This is an on-site role at our LaGrange, GA facility with regular travel to our other sites worldwide.

Your key responsibilities

In this position, your main responsibilities and duties are:Open

  • Build a high performing team of engineering professionals capable of developing repairs on aircraft components always placing safety and compliance with applicable regulations first.
  • Develop and mentor engineers and engineering co-ops to strengthen their skills and ability to provide solutions for our customers.
  • Develop internal policies and procedures to maintain and advance repair development techniques
  • Provide key guidance to the management team regarding regulatory compliance.
  • Present at technical conferences.
  • Identify new areas of opportunity to expand repair capabilities and opportunities.

What do we ask from you?

The successful applicant will have:

  • BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. MS Preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Familiar with basic failure analysis techniques.
  • Knowledge of materials, stress-strain, shear, and lug analysis.
  • Familiar with 14CFR regulations as they relate to Major/Minor repairs, fabricated parts, PMA and STC certification.
  • FEA software analysis and knowledge of ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards are a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years Part 121 Airline experience or Part 145.
  • Knowledge of Lean and 6 Sigma practices a plus.

What do we offer you?

  • Generous base pay and bonus scheme
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, life insurance and AD&D policies
  • Optional supplementary coverages
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid time off

About Fokker Services Group

At Fokker Services Group, our greatest purpose is to exceed reliability expectations, keeping customer aircraft where they belong - in the sky

An aftermarket integrator with design, production, maintenance, and airworthiness expertise and experience, on which commercial and defense operators around the world rely for the continued competitive operation of their fleet. Unique independent competence for comprehensive sole source solutions with a global presence, with facilities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Our Values

As a High-Performance Organization, our core values shine through in everything we do:

  • Customer Focus: We do all we can to meet the needs of our customers by offering unique and customized solutions. We understand the importance of delivering a truly collaborative experience, and value building sustainable relationships based on quality, safety, and trust.
  • Innovative Thinking: By driving leading proprietary positions within chosen markets, we engage and excel in innovative thinking. We dare to lead and make decisions.
  • Global Excellence: In the pursuit of excellence, we are continuously improving by working cross-functionally and inspiring each other to achieve our shared goals. Further, we work with the highest safety standards and provide our employees with opportunities for personal development and learning.
  • We Care: We embrace ‘doing the right thing’ by embodying diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This means that we are open, honest and take the time to listen to each other.

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