Product Engineering Manager Jobs in Kansas

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

THE POSITION…

As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for planning, leading, and successfully completing new product development projects. Projects encompass involvement and oversight of the entire product development lifecycle including concept, design, test, certification, production rollout, and ongoing support. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate sound leadership, high level time management and organizational skills, and a results-oriented focus.

At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you’ll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us to be a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience designing and/or managing development of digital and mixed-signal products with embedded software
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing direct reports
• You have experience managing product development in a regulated industry
• You have experience in a manufacturing environment
• You have experience using design, ERP, and project management software tools
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office
• You have strong attention to detail, are organized, and are results oriented
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills
• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have a working knowledge of environmental requirements such as RTCA DO-160 or similar aerospace, military, or commercial standards
• You have a familiarity with software development and standards, such as RTCA DO-178 or similar
• You have managed projects and teams within a technically diverse cross-functional organization

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Lead multiple, simultaneous product development projects from start to support, including team dynamics, schedule, technical resolutions, progress tracking, and scope management
• Coach, mentor, motivate and develop direct reports
• Direct all phases of product development, including verification of compliance to all applicable regulatory, customer/market, and quality requirements
• Drive projects to meet company and engineering time, cost and performance targets
• Contribute to technical problem solving through reviews, support, and direct product design as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional and departmental teams to achieve win-win solutions throughout the product development and production implementation process
• Work with Sales and customers, including limited travel, to support new opportunities on technical and programmatic topics
• Interact with the FAA and other regulatory agencies as needed to support the certification and compliance of our products and their integration at the aircraft level
• Research and evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to incorporate into new designs
• Support technical inquiries from internal and external customers for new and legacy products

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.