Cirrus Aircraft

Job Description

Liaison Engineering Technician

Job Summary

The Liaison Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in facilitating communication and collaboration between engineering teams and production/manufacturing departments. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of information, resolving technical issues, and providing support to ensure the successful implementation of engineering designs and changes in the manufacturing process.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Communication Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering teams and production/manufacturing departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment on project objectives, requirements, and timelines.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to production/manufacturing teams, assisting with the interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions to ensure accurate implementation of designs and changes.
• Change Management: Coordinate and manage the implementation of engineering changes and revisions, including reviewing change requests, assessing impact on production processes, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot technical issues or discrepancies that arise during the manufacturing process, collaborating with engineering teams to develop and implement solutions to resolve issues and minimize production delays.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to engineering designs, changes, and revisions, ensuring that all relevant information is properly recorded, archived, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate the quality of manufactured products and components, conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in collaboration with engineering and production teams, proposing and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to production/manufacturing teams on new engineering designs, changes, or processes, ensuring that team members have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, procurement, and supply chain, to support project objectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and protocols in the manufacturing environment, promoting a culture of safety and adherence to best practices.

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.

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field experience preferred.
• 7 years of direct industry experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with exposure to engineering-related functions preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Competencies

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

·Problem Solving

·Innovative Thinking

·Communication Skills

·Accountability

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.

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.

MISSION

To deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.

ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognizedgloballeader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more atwww.cirrusaircraft.com.

OUR BENEFITS

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.

LIFE AT CIRRUS

As a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft, Cirrus is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.

At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.

We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations, to local runs and barbecues, our team has the opportunity to connect with each other, the community and our customers.We also give back to our communities by providing all employees a paid Community Day each year!

OUR LOCATIONS

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.

Knoxville, Tennessee

Chosen as the location for our Vision Center Campus, the hub of our customer experience activities, Knoxville is often described as a hidden gem. Surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the rambling Tennessee River, the town offers a plethora of outdoor activities and a vibrant downtown. Very few places feature the opportunity to experience live music, culture, outdoor adventures and acclaimed cuisine in one location. It’s no wonder why Knoxville was recently named as a Top 10 Destination on the Rise by Trip Advisor.

Grand Forks, North Dakota

As our main sub-assembly composite facility, our Grand Forks location is essential to the development of every Cirrus aircraft. Home to the University of North Dakota and the state’s third largest city, this unique town offers small town charm with an inviting community, centered on hospitality and grand possibilities. Activities in town expand across all four seasons, with abundant city parks, local fishing, collegiate sports, superb arts and theatre, excellent restaurants and several community events and festivals.

McKinney, Texas

Just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, McKinney is a picturesque city with a small-town feel.Beautiful tree-lined streets, diverse residential neighborhoods, outstanding educational opportunities, a robust business environment, a charming historic downtown and a strong sense of community make McKinney truly stand out. The city's Unique by nature brand is more than a tagline, it embodies the community's willingness to work together to make McKinney a great place to be. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, residents, businesses and visitors show that they strongly embrace the community's vision and strong overall quality of life.