Engineering Product Line Manager

Would you like to contribute to the creation of equipment that saves lives and be on the cutting edge of technology? Are you a leader who enjoys developing team members?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Product Line Manager to take on a leadership role within our Engineering department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical integrity of our product line portfolio, direct supervision of product line Engineers and Designers, and ensuring the robustness of new product development. This role also involves developing and maintaining product strategies, facilitating concurrent engineering, and technically master the full diversity of the product line. Additionally, the candidate will manage staffing requirements for effective product development and support, and implement the skills strategy in accordance with product line needs.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Direct supervision and mentoring for Engineers and Designers.
• Conduct technical review and approval of all engineering changes, designs and deliverables.
• Manage resource allocation and skills based on needs and priorities.
• Develop and maintain departmental staffing plans in alignment with the allocated budget
• Collaborate with Program, Systems, and Marketing/Sales stakeholders to develop and implement product strategy.
• Oversee subcontracting activities.
• Measure department performance through key indicators and implement improvement plans in line with the product line objectives.
• Deploy improvement plans established in collaboration with the engineering management board.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Employees Supervised:
-Project Engineers
-Design Engineers

Supervision Received:
-Report to the VP of Engineering (or Chief Engineer or Director of Engineering)

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.

Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US is an equal opportunity employer. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or hereditary cellular or blood trait, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam area veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

*Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Education -
Required – BS Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering; MS in Engineering preferred

Preferred – MBA optional

Experience –
Required – Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in an aerospace environment.

Special Knowledge/Skills –
• Technical skills in general mechanics and fluid mechanics.
• Knowledge of Control Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Plastics Engineering, Functional Analysis/Design to Cost, Reliability Engineering (DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis...), and Airworthiness and aviation regulations.
• Proven leadership and project management skills with training and experience.
• Proficiency in manufacturing MRP systems.
• Literacy in Microsoft Suite of Office Software.

25% or as required

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Aerosystems es uno de los líderes mundiales en el ámbito de los sistemas aeronáuticos relacionados con la seguridad de las aeronaves y helicópteros, así como con la gestión de fluidos y combustible. Esta empresa no solo es un actor clave en todo lo que respecta a la seguridad aérea (oxígeno, evacuación y flotabilidad), sino que también participa en la descarbonización de la aviación gracias a combustibles sostenibles alternativos y a nuevas arquitecturas de motores. Además, cuenta con 5200 empleados en 7 países.