The M&P Engineering Manager will be located at Cirrus Aircraft Headquarters in Duluth, MN.

Essential Duties:

• This job does require supervisory responsibilities of the M&P Laboratory and M&P Engineering staff.
• Oversight of all material and process specification development, material and process screening/evaluation, material and process certification, specification maintenance, process troubleshooting, and new process development for metallic and non-metallic materials and coatings.
• Maintain and forecast for OPEX, CAPEX budgeting, including short and long term labor forecasting of professional and technical staff
• Ability to set priorities and level resources across multiple competing top-priority Projects
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for all materials and process related troubleshooting, and provide SME support to all divisions of Cirrus Aircraft.
• Work directly with the other divisions within Structures Engineering to ensure sound aircraft design, flight safety, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Composite Materials or equivalent (MS preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in laminated composite processing, epoxy chemistry, and adhesive bonding mechanics
• Demonstrated expertise in metals, coatings, heat treatment, machining, forgings, castings, and / or sheet metal forming
• Demonstrated expertise in coatings and protective materials for electronics, wiring, sensors, as well as knowledge surrounding lightning strike protection
• Minimum of ten years of aircraft industry experience; 15 plus years preferred
• Product Development road mapping and leadership experience in advancement of M&P TRL / MRL is highly desired
• Working knowledge specification creation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) preferred.
• Skills with Matlab, Mathcad, Minitab, and / or Excel SigmaXL for data and statistical analysis
• Knowledge in the use and application of Weibull Analysis
• Knowledge in the use, troubleshooting, and advanced creation of laboratory testing equipment such as load frames, chemical analysis equipment, 3D imaging, surface science, etc.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Technical skills: Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge & skills and share expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills: Responds promptly to customer needs; communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; treats others with respect & consideration; and works effectively in groups and with other departments across the organization. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, works toward team objectives & supports successes.

Continuous Improvement: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; analyzes issues, develops alternatives and creates solutions; suggests & leads initiatives to improve processes and services; develops & maintains performance metrics; adapts to change, works in an organized manner. Demonstrates through actions the value and need for continuous improvement initiatives.

Dependability/Initiative: Assumes ownership of actions; follows instructions, offers ideas, and follows through on commitments; encourages and monitors timely completion of performance appraisals; acceptable attendance record and commits to additional hours when necessary.

Organizational Support: Supports organizational goals, objectives, & values; adheres to all company policies & procedures; Observes safety & security procedures; 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety); prioritizes, uses time efficiently, and develops action plans.

Leadership Attributes: Vision, integrity, empowers & involves team members; decisive; exhibits honest and fair character; demonstrates poise & composure; and committed to principles & convictions

This opportunity is located in 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” for the 7th year in a row, and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.