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Design Engineering Manager - Sustaining
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Van's Aircraft . The Design Engineering Manager for Sustaining leads a team of engineers responsible for continuous product improvement, cost reduction, and compliance within the product portfolio. This role ensures existing designs remain competitive, manufacturable, and reliable over time. The manager oversees design updates, regulatory changes, customer feedback integration, and engineering support for manufacturing and service teams. Responsibilities
Manage sustaining engineering projects including design updates, cost reduction, and compliance improvements Lead a team of design engineers to provide timely support for production and field issues Partner with manufacturing engineering to resolve production challenges Ensure regulatory, safety, and certification requirements are met Support customers with technical solutions, retrofit options, and documentation updates Maintain configuration control and documentation accuracy Drive continuous improvement in design practices, tools, and methods Coach and mentor engineers to grow technical and leadership skills Skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Aerospace Engineering 9+ years engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment 3+ years in a leadership role managing engineers Strong knowledge of product design, materials, and mechanical analysis tools Proven track record of driving cost, quality, and performance improvements Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), PLM/PDM systems, and regulatory compliance processes Preference for candidates who are involved and passionate about aviation Work Environment
Split between office and shop floor. Must be available for business travel as needed (approximately 10%). Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation & Aerospace
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Design Engineering Manager - Sustaining
role at
Van's Aircraft . The Design Engineering Manager for Sustaining leads a team of engineers responsible for continuous product improvement, cost reduction, and compliance within the product portfolio. This role ensures existing designs remain competitive, manufacturable, and reliable over time. The manager oversees design updates, regulatory changes, customer feedback integration, and engineering support for manufacturing and service teams. Responsibilities
Manage sustaining engineering projects including design updates, cost reduction, and compliance improvements Lead a team of design engineers to provide timely support for production and field issues Partner with manufacturing engineering to resolve production challenges Ensure regulatory, safety, and certification requirements are met Support customers with technical solutions, retrofit options, and documentation updates Maintain configuration control and documentation accuracy Drive continuous improvement in design practices, tools, and methods Coach and mentor engineers to grow technical and leadership skills Skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Aerospace Engineering 9+ years engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment 3+ years in a leadership role managing engineers Strong knowledge of product design, materials, and mechanical analysis tools Proven track record of driving cost, quality, and performance improvements Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), PLM/PDM systems, and regulatory compliance processes Preference for candidates who are involved and passionate about aviation Work Environment
Split between office and shop floor. Must be available for business travel as needed (approximately 10%). Job details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Aviation & Aerospace
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