1. Manager, Engineering Development Support

AeroVironment • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Manager, Engineering Development Support will be responsible for overseeing engineering development support activities, ensuring that our projects adhere to the highest standards of quality and innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in facilitating communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and operational departments. You will be tasked with leading a dedicated team of engineers and support staff, focusing on the integration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance our engineering development processes. Your expertise in engineering principles and project management will be critical in driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout the development cycle. Additionally, you will be responsible for mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. This position demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and strategic vision to help guide our company towards achieving its engineering and operational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required (discipline/preferred discipline) or in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
• Experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness, and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
• ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operations
• Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers, assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
• Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
• Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.
• Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
• Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.
• Other duties to ensure the overall health and success of the business.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees