Senior Manager Engineering- Aftermarket Engineering

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Engineering to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Engineering is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and programs that align with organizational objectives.
• Establish direction for engineering research and development proposals, including objectives, applications, costs, and resource requirements.
• Oversee key projects, processes, and performance metrics, including documentation systems and data analysis.
• Lead engineering design reviews to ensure solutions meet business, customer, and certification requirements.
• Select appropriate design concepts and core technologies for new products and improvements to existing ones.
• Manage project performance to ensure adherence to budget, quality standards, and schedule.
• Implement and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track engineering effectiveness.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to drive process improvements and product development.
• Review operations and planning activities to support sales initiatives and identify new market opportunities.
• Review and analyze proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Develop methods and procedures for monitoring project progress, including tracking expenditures and reporting findings.
• Ensure timely release of engineering drawings to support production operations.
• Maintain team staffing by recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and developing engineering talent.
• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of direct experience is required.

Skills:

• Project management, problem solving/analysis, technical capacity, communication proficiency, leadership, financial management.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in working at a high pace with change settings; able to provide direction and pivot where needed whilst facing high levels of ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial and engaging leadership style, forward thinker, fostering a growth mindset.
• Driven to take ownership and holds oneself and others accountable for delivering results.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment with open communication, identifying problems and establishing resolutions.

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages a team of direct reports
• Manages team for adherence to organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines. Manages team performance and is responsible for training and coaching.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $140,000 - $167,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 15% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture