Chief Engineer, Production

Worker TypeRegularJob Description SummaryThe Production Chief Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of products and leads a team of engineers to develop and sustain products throughout the product lifecycle. The CE will lead the development of new features and improvements as well as lead failure investigations. The CE works with Product Line Managers to develop product roadmaps to meet customer requirements.Location: Hood River, ORPosition ResponsibilitiesPersonifies the AV pillar of “Innovation”.Supports the creation of product technical roadmaps.Approves product documentation and engineering change requests/orders.Leads the technical team that will efficiently and effectively fulfill program technical, schedule and cost requirements.Works with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to support the product. Responsible for all technical aspects of the product success.Develops plans for product IRAD and sustaining projects.Develops technical content for proposals and leads technical volume creation. Presents technical concepts to customers in support of business area initiatives. Identifies and assigns program/project technical tasks.Manages development and approval of engineering estimates.Contributing member of the Chief Engineering skill group sharing technologies across platforms and Business Areas.Leads multi-discipline engineering activities and mentors’ engineers to improve technical and leadership skills.Other duties as assigned.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering discipline (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Advanced degree is preferred.Minimum of 8 – 12 years of demonstrated experience in aerospace product design and sustainment.Experience with drawings and BOMs; Engineering Change systems; Quality systems for non-conforming parts and corrective action.Experience with product manufacturing and product configuration processes.Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in an engineering environment.Project Management Experience a plusExperienced and proficient with MS Office applications and other office productivity toolsOther Qualifications & Desired CompetenciesEducation / experience or aircraft subsystems in R&D environment is preferredFollows standard practices and procedures when analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Completes assigned tasks within schedule and budgetDemonstrated ability to learn professional concepts and appropriately applies concepts & procedures to resolve routine issues within the technical disciplineConsistently works within specific requirements and complete tasks under general supervision. Shares ideas and experiences with others, solicits feedback and asks relevant questionsAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyHas effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.Team Player - Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsPhysical DemandsAbility to work in an office and manufacturing environmentRequired to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent)Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)The salary range for this role is:$160,000 - $226,800AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.ITAR Requirement:Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.Who We AreBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.What We DoBuilding on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.ITARU.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.