Date Posted:
2023-10-31
Country:
Canada
Location:
LOC13049 1400 South Service Road West,Oakville,Ontario,L6L 5Y7,Canada
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Are you excited by the prospects of leading a world-class organization that innovates & produces aircraft landing structures? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position will report to the Senior Director of Engineering – Landing Systems, based out of our Oakville Ontario facility. As the Director of Landing Gear Engineering, the individual will be responsible for engineering leadership for our $1B Landing Gear business. This would encompass an engineering spend of ~$35M & responsibility for around ~150 Full Time employees (between our LG facilities, Collins Global Engineering Centers in Poland, & India as well as contractors). This leader will be responsible for the development & execution of a strategy to support & influence engineering efforts including product innovation, design, production support, cost containment & product safety compliance.
Eligible for Relocation
What YOU will do:
You will be responsible for planning & execution of all engineering programs (25%)
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Budgeting & engineering program scheduling
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Execution of engineering quality, on-time delivery, & budget performance
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Design for production & service
You will be responsible for motivation & development of the team (25%)
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Managing human capital necessary to achieve the engineering goals
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Responsible for organizational design & effectiveness
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Development of capable succession for leadership roles & technical expertise
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Establishment of a positive culture
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Ensuring reward & recognition structures are effective & appropriately deployed
You will be responsible for technical content & quality of Engineering (20%)
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Provide technical guidance & support to the engineering team
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Develop & manage the creation & maturation of core technologies to propel the future of the business
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Meet customer requirements
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Help shape & implement Collins strategic initiatives
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Ensure we maintain the appropriate recurrent cost envelope
You will be responsible for managing technical relationships at airframe & airline/operating customers (20%)
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Ensure an effective communication process between Collins & key customer personnel.
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Foster a business relationship with customers where crucial conversations can take place to ensure issues can be dealt with effectively & efficiently at management level when roadblocks arise at the working group level.
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Develop a trusting & transparent working relationship through ethical behavior, customer focused improvements, accountability, & teamwork.
You will be responsible for resource planning (10%)
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Support engineering low-cost source strategy for long term growth & competitiveness
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Coordinate new business opportunities with the business development group to ensure resources are allocated to new business.
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Ensure resources are allocated for engineering programs to meet customer expectations.
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Ensure divisional resources are effectively utilized leveraging skills & program geographical needs.
What YOU will learn:
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You will learn to operate as part of a business team to help drive product investment strategies & profitable business growth.
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You will learn to manage & shape organizational structure & design a large complex team that supports the business successfully.
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You will learn to build & implement new technologies & strategies for future products.
Education & Experience:
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Typically requires University Degree & minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field & minimum 12 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience
Qualifications you must have:
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Eligible to work in Canada; Successful candidates must meet all requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) & the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD).
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10 years of experience in a senior leadership role.
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Experience in engineering support of a manufacturing facility.
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Experience in New Product Introduction
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Experience in an “In Service Support” related role.
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Experience in a highly regulated, safety critical environment.
Skills we value:
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Aircraft certification experience
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Design experience using CATIA v5 an asset
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced & intelligent solutions for the global aerospace & defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, & expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges & to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials & additive manufacturing to develop complex interior & exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off & land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo & conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products & best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger & more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, & more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best & brightest to fly & land with us!
Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches & ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, & customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions & ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry & pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. (Select One)
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production & maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers & with each other -- propel us all higher, again & again.
Apply now & be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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