R&D Engineering Manager

Konik • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Konik is partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturing and engineering organization seeking to add an R&D Engineering Manager to lead new product development, certification, and cross-functional engineering initiatives. This organization designs and manufactures highly engineered aviation products used globally across passenger transport, tourism, and specialty aviation applications. This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams focused on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and systems engineering development efforts. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can balance innovation, execution, regulatory requirements, product development, and team leadership within a highly technical and regulated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• 10+ years of engineering or aerospace industry experience
• Experience leading new product introductions and complex development programs
• Background within aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated technical industries preferred
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes, systems integration, and technical problem-solving methodologies
• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts within fast-paced development environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to balance technical depth with project execution, team leadership, and strategic planning
• Comfortable operating in both hands-on engineering support and high-level leadership capacities

Nice To Haves

• FAA certification processes and regulatory compliance exposure
• Prior engineering leadership or management experience preferred, but not required.
• FAA DER credentials
• Aerospace manufacturing, aviation systems, or complex engineered product environments
• Experience with design reviews, engineering configuration management, and product lifecycle processes
• Cross-functional leadership involving mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering teams responsible for research, product development, systems integration, and certification activities
• Manage new product development initiatives from concept through production launch and certification
• Provide technical leadership and support for complex engineering challenges across mechanical, electrical, systems, and aerospace applications
• Partner closely with program management teams to define project scope, schedules, priorities, risks, and technical objectives
• Oversee engineering workload planning, staffing priorities, and technical resource allocation across multiple active projects
• Support engineering analysis, design reviews, technical evaluations, and product development efforts as needed
• Drive continuous improvement related to engineering processes, configuration control, documentation, and product data management
• Collaborate with leadership teams to align engineering activities with broader company strategy and operational objectives
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while helping build technical capabilities aligned with future product development goals
• Support FAA certification activities, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation processes

Benefits

• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Collaborative engineering-focused culture with long-term stability and innovation investment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager