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Cirrus Aircraft Pneumatic Systems Supervisor in Duluth, Minnesota
Description
Job Summary
Cirrus Aircraft is currently hiring an Aircraft Systems Engineering Supervisor focused on Pneumatic Systems. A supervisor in this role is responsible for design, development, integration, and certification aircraft systems including Bleed Air, Oxygen, Environmental, Pressurization, and Ice Protection on both the SR and SF platforms as well as new projects. Direct reports include individual contributors. Candidates will also be responsible for coordinating and leading development and system integration work with subcontractors and external suppliers. The size of the pneumatic team ranges from 5-12 engineers and/or designers of varying experience.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Interface with other aircraft engineering functional disciplines, including structural and electrical disciplines, and across the Cirrus Aircraft product platforms and programs.
Work with Advance Design & Development team for introduction of new technologies and implementation into New Product Introduction System (NPIS) projects.
Work with and coordinate with Project Engineers and Program Managers for staff onboarding, offboarding, technical guidance, and performance management.
Work with a multi-discipline team on pneumatic system design development.
Identify, select, and coordinate with component and system suppliers.
Oversee and guide team members to perform on-aircraft and lab/bench testing of pneumatic systems and system components to validate performance and to support certification requirements.
Active involvement in development and certification of pneumatic systems under FAR Part 23.
Research industry guidance documents for best practices, e.g. SAE, ASTM, RTCA.
Manage design for cost, design for manufacturability, and serviceability initiatives
Perform systems engineering technical process definition and execution.
Check and/or approve 3D models and drawings of pneumatic systems in Creo.
Check and/or approve documents including test plans and reports, certification reports, and other engineering documents.
Approve heat transfer analysis and fluid flow analysis with respect to system architectures and expected performance.
Lead the team to complete trade studies involving weight, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills on technical issues and have a high level of initiative to fill gaps when necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Teams).
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
10 years of experience in pneumatic systems is desired.
Direct management and leadership experience with teams of at least 5 people is strongly preferred.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively even when things are uncertain or the way forward is not clear.
Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
This position is located on-site in Duluth, MN
Duluth, Minnesota
As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.