VP of Engineering & Quality
Are you looking for a role with growth and challenge? Do you enjoy working in small to medium sized organizations where you can make a difference? Do you have a passion for the aerospace industry, leading engineering teams, working both strategically and tactically in a manufacturing environment? If so, we may have your next role!
As the Vice President of Engineering & Quality, you will report directly into our President and be a part of our Senior Leadership team supporting the direction of the organization. You will oversee, lead and drive both sustaining and new projects/programs. This will include providing oversight, technical direction, management, and leadership for our entire engineering organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Your day to day will include:
What you’ll Need to Succeed:
Nice to have, but not necessary:
The target wage/salary range for this role is $200,000.00 + annual bonus and stock options, total compensation will depend upon the incumbent’s education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
As the Vice President of Engineering & Quality, you will report directly into our President and be a part of our Senior Leadership team supporting the direction of the organization. You will oversee, lead and drive both sustaining and new projects/programs. This will include providing oversight, technical direction, management, and leadership for our entire engineering organization in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Your day to day will include:
- Providing strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of Engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Collaborating with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on engineering & quality projects and systems.
- Contributing to business development by participating in customer meetings, providing proposal inputs, and identifying engineers to support conceptual design studies.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
- Ensuring that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, and engineering programs are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
- Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering- and quality-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
- Proven leadership experience overseeing teams and complex organizations. Proven ability to build and maintain engineering teams that can execute challenging projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving and organizational abilities, and a track record of making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
What you’ll Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar industry-related field required; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of industry-related progressive experience within Engineering and/or Manufacturing organizations, including 3+ years in upper management required.
- You will have demonstrated experience in managing a complex organization with multiple layers, as well as working cross functionally within an organization.
- Extensive experience with both sustaining and prototype engineering, with an emphasis on speed and agility.
- Experience in overseeing and delivering products for Commercial and Military industries both domestically and globally.
- Experience in aerospace, medical device or similar highly regulated industry required.
Nice to have, but not necessary:
- Experience leading strategic planning, growth initiatives and/or operational enhancement engagements with major clients in diverse technology, innovation and/or manufacturing driven industries.
- Master’s Degree or similar
- P&L Experience
- Experience in a complex global business environment.
The target wage/salary range for this role is $200,000.00 + annual bonus and stock options, total compensation will depend upon the incumbent’s education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process because of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
Department: Engineering
This is a full time position