New Product Development Analyst

Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.

Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.

These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.

"Sunshine Avionics - Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"

ROLE: The New Product Development Analyst, reporting to the General Manager, this position will be part of a team focusing on research, sourcing and data management related to the identification, development and sale of both commercial and military aircraft replacement parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Interface with Department Manager, Sales Directors, Engineers, and Supply Chain, to aid in identification, researching, and induction of new programs.
• Prepare, manage and analyze large market MS Excel data files in search of new product development opportunities.
• Research aircraft technical publications (IPC's, AMM's, CMM's, etc.) compiling summary research packages for downstream users.
• Enter, maintain and manage technical and sales related data in company CRM systems.
• Review, track, and update requests related to customer commitments and expectations.
• Assist in capturing and tracking key metrics related to new product induction.
• Proactively seek out process improvements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics or Electrical Engineering (Business with a Technical Background preferred)
• Aviation related experience and familiarity with aircraft technical documentation is preferred.
  

EXPERIENCE

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement.
• Mechanical Aptitude and/or Technical Background (Preferred).
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple items, manage issues and escalate when necessary to achieve results.
• Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills are required together with well-developed communication (oral and written) skills, with the ability to convey technical information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must have strong follow-up skills and the ability to develop productive business relationships via the phone (primary) and e-mail (secondary).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (emphasis on MS Excel pivot tables, v-lookup etc.).
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, intellect, experience and judgment.
• Ability and desire to develop beyond this role as business requirements dictate.
• Limited travel (domestic & international) possible.
  

KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES

• Language/Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people, which includes the upper levels of corporate management
• Computer Skills: Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Suite Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Project and PowerPoint
  

• Math Skills: Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to problem solve and provide solutions.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask, learn quickly, react quickly and meet necessary deadlines, with minimal supervisory direction. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal Skills: Self-sufficient, requiring limited supervision over job knowledge, expectations and successful project completion.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position will work primarily in an office environment with low noise level.