Manager, Mechanical Engineering

L3Harris•Waco, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Manager leads a team of approximately 12 Mechanical Engineers responsible for aircraft system upgrades and structural modifications. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Aerospace Engineering, this leader oversees daily team operations while driving technical excellence, project execution, and process improvement. The position is onsite in Waco, Texas, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. A sign-on bonus starting at $25,000 is offered. The manager oversees mechanical design and integration for aircraft system upgrades, including primary and secondary structural components, electrical equipment racks, and external antenna installations. The role provides technical oversight for aircraft modifications and liaison engineering, manages staffing and project workloads, and supports proposals and project delivery. The manager also develops team members, manages performance, and maintains and improves engineering processes while promoting a safe, positive, inclusive, and ethical work environment. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering and at least 9 years of mechanical design engineering experience; alternatively, a graduate degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, and/or Systems Engineering with at least 7 years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
At least 4 years of experience with mechanical design principles for aircraft structures and components.
At least 4 years of experience modifying aircraft primary and secondary structures.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, and/or Systems Engineering.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to coach, train, motivate, and manage technical personnel.
Sound knowledge of engineering theory, design criteria, and complex activities.
Ability to write concise reports of findings.
Ability to manage complex activities and meet program objectives within contract cost and schedule requirements.
Ability to motivate others, listen effectively, attend to details, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee mechanical design and integration for aircraft system upgrades, including primary and secondary structural components, electrical equipment racks, and external antenna installations.
Ensure 3D CAD designs, engineering drawings, and design reviews meet military and commercial standards, customer specifications, and system requirements.
Provide technical oversight and engineering judgment for structural layouts, aircraft modifications, and liaison engineering activities.
Manage resource planning, workload forecasting, job assignments, and manpower estimates for current and future projects.
Monitor project status and support bid and proposal efforts while aligning work with cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Maintain and improve mechanical engineering processes to support compliance, efficiency, and innovation.
Manage team performance, including goal setting, coaching, training, and annual reviews.
Uphold high ethical standards and promote a safe, positive, and inclusive work environment.